From Motorsport · Stuart Codling · · 50s
Singapore GP sprint qualifying glitch
FIA admits human error caused Singapore GP sprint qualifying glitch.
In brief
FIA admits human error caused Singapore GP sprint qualifying glitch. FIA confirmed human error in enabling Overtake Mode during Singapore GP sprint qualifying. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Singapore GP sprint qualifying glitch
FIA confirmed a second error during Singapore GP sprint qualifying after red flag incident.
Sergio Perez hit barrier
Sergio Perez crashed into barrier at Turn 5 during Singapore GP sprint qualifying.
Overtake mode error
Overtake mode enabled for 27 seconds before being deactivated after red flag.
Drivers affected
Carlos Sainz, Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc and both Aston Martin drivers impacted by glitch.
FIA clarification
FIA says error was human, not software, affecting car performance during qualifying.
Consequence
Some drivers had less power than expected due to human error in overtake mode.
The essence
FIA confirmed human error in enabling Overtake Mode during Singapore GP sprint qualifying.
