# FIA Confirms Overtake Mode Error

> FIA admits Overtake Mode glitch dropped some drivers' power in Singapore sprint qualifying.
- Title: FIA Confirms Overtake Mode Error · RaceFans | Shortify
- Summary: FIA admits Overtake Mode glitch dropped some drivers' power in Singapore sprint qualifying. FIA confirmed some drivers lost power during Singapore sprint…
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- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/09/fia-confirmed-overtake-mode-error-affected-some-cars-in-sprint-race-qualifying
- Published: 2026-10-09T14:08:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fia, overtake mode, sprint race, qualifying, formula 1, singapore grand prix, sprint race grid, sprint race pole, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

FIA confirmed some drivers lost power during Singapore sprint race qualifying due to an Overtake Mode error.