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FIA Confirms Overtake Mode Error
FIA admits Overtake Mode glitch dropped some drivers' power in Singapore sprint qualifying.
In brief
FIA admits Overtake Mode glitch dropped some drivers' power in Singapore sprint qualifying. FIA confirmed some drivers lost power during Singapore sprint race qualifying due to an Overtake Mode error. Originally reported by RaceFans.
FIA confirms Overtake Mode error
The FIA confirmed a problem with Formula 1’s Overtake Mode system affected the performance of some cars in qualifying for the sprint race.
Overtake Mode disabled during SQ1
The messages 'overtake enabled' and 'overtake disabled' appeared on the timing screens during SQ1.
Red flag and Overtake Mode issue
The session was interrupted by a red flag after Sergio Perez crashed. The FIA confirmed that, after the session restarted, Overtake Mode was unavailable for a period.
The big picture
FIA confirmed some drivers lost power during Singapore sprint race qualifying due to an Overtake Mode error.
