# Singapore GP sprint qualifying glitch

> FIA admits human error caused Singapore GP sprint qualifying glitch.
- Title: Singapore GP sprint qualifying glitch · Motorsport | Shortify
- Summary: FIA admits human error caused Singapore GP sprint qualifying glitch. FIA confirmed human error in enabling Overtake Mode during Singapore GP sprint…
- Keywords: fia, sprint qualifying, singapore gp, overtake mode, formula 1, car racing, sports, cars, Singapore, sprint, qualifying, glitch
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/human-error-caused-singapore-gp-sprint-qualifying-glitch/10863489
- Author: Stuart Codling
- Published: 2026-10-09T14:42:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fia, sprint qualifying, singapore gp, overtake mode, formula 1, car racing, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

FIA confirmed human error in enabling Overtake Mode during Singapore GP sprint qualifying.