# FIA clears Verstappen of yellow-flag breach

> FIA stewards cleared Max Verstappen of yellow-flag rule violation in Singapore sprint qualifying.
- Title: FIA clears Verstappen of yellow-flag breach · Motorsport
- Summary: FIA stewards cleared Max Verstappen of yellow-flag rule violation in Singapore sprint qualifying. Max Verstappen avoided penalty after FIA confirmed he…
- Keywords: max verstappen, fia, red bull racing, lewis hamilton, formula 1, singapore grand prix, yellow flag, sprint qualifying, sports, cars, clears, Verstappen
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/fia-stewards-give-verdict-in-max-verstappen-yellow-flag-investigation/10863549
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-09T15:55:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: max verstappen, fia, red bull racing, lewis hamilton, formula 1, singapore grand prix, yellow flag, sprint qualifying, sports, cars
## FIA stewards deliver verdict
FIA stewards cleared max verstappen of yellow-flag rule violation in singapore sprint qualifying.
## Verstappen under investigation
verstappen was reported to have overtaken lewis hamilton in yellow-flag zone after sergio perez crashed.
## Stewards' findings
stewards determined verstappen lifted throttle sufficiently but speed differential was too significant for safe braking.
## Speed differential analysis
hamilton was 70km/h slower than verstappen at overtake point during sprint qualifying.
## Verstappen retains pole
verstappen keeps pole position with no grid penalty after stewards cleared him of wrongdoing.
## Stewards' final decision
stewards determined overtake was unfortunate consequence of speed differential but no penalty applied.
## Key takeaway

Max Verstappen avoided penalty after FIA confirmed he slowed sufficiently for yellow flag in Singapore sprint qualifying.