# FIA admits fairness error in Singapore GP sprint qualifying

> FIA admits fairness was compromised during Singapore GP sprint qualifying chaos.
- Title: FIA admits fairness error in Singapore GP sprint qualifying
- Summary: FIA admits fairness was compromised during Singapore GP sprint qualifying chaos. FIA admits fairness was compromised in Singapore GP sprint qualifying after…
- Keywords: fia, formula 1, singapore gp, sprint qualifying, overtake mode, sergio perez, alpine, pierre gasly, sports, cars, admits, fairness
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/fia-admits-fairness-was-compromised-in-singapore-f1-sprint-qualifying-mess/10864155
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-11T07:02:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fia, formula 1, singapore gp, sprint qualifying, overtake mode, sergio perez, alpine, pierre gasly, sports, cars
## FIA admits fairness error
The FIA admits fairness was compromised during Singapore GP sprint qualifying after race control mistakenly reactivated and deactivated overtake mode for 27 seconds.

> the worst thing
## Race control mistake
Race control failed to reactivate overtake mode, then turned it on for 27 seconds before deactivating it again.
## Drivers confused
Drivers were puzzled by lack of power and felt they unfairly came off worse in the first phase of sprint qualifying.
## Tombazis explains error
Tombazis said a pop-up window was not acted on quickly, causing race control to turn overtake mode on and off repeatedly.
## FIA's response
FIA admitted the situation was a mess that affected some drivers more than others in the first sprint qualifying session.

> a bit of a mess, quite frankly
## Key takeaway

FIA admits fairness was compromised in Singapore GP sprint qualifying after race control mistakenly reactivated and deactivated overtake mode for 27 seconds.