# Singapore sprint qualifying chaos leaves F1 teams furious

> FIA race control error during Singapore GP sprint qualifying leaves teams frustrated as Aston Martin considers protest.
- Title: Singapore sprint qualifying chaos leaves F1 teams furious
- Summary: FIA race control error during Singapore GP sprint qualifying leaves teams frustrated as Aston Martin considers protest. FIA's human error in race control…
- Keywords: fia, formula 1, singapore gp, sprint qualifying, aston martin, sergio perez, lance stroll, williams, overtake mode, red flag, sports, cars
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/singapore-sprint-qualifying-chaos-leaves-f1-teams-furious-as-aston-martin-considers-protest/10863520
- Author: Filip Cleeren
- Published: 2026-10-09T15:31:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fia, formula 1, singapore gp, sprint qualifying, aston martin, sergio perez, lance stroll, williams, overtake mode, red flag, sports, cars
## Singapore GP sprint qualifying chaos
FIA race control error during Singapore GP sprint qualifying left cars down on power.
## Red flag clears debris
Red flag cleared Sergio Perez's front wing debris during first segment of sprint qualifying.
## Overtake mode deactivated
Race control deactivated overtake mode after 27 seconds during sprint qualifying.
## Cars affected by power loss
Several drivers reported being down on power due to lack of electric boost during sprint qualifying.
## Williams request denied
Williams requested race control to allow all 22 cars in SQ2 but stewards denied due to regulatory capacity.
## Aston Martin considers protest
Aston Martin still considering protest options after FIA race control error in Singapore GP.
## No further changes to results
SQ1 results not subject to protest as FIA confirms no rectifications possible.
## Key takeaway

FIA's human error in race control during Singapore GP sprint qualifying left cars down on power, affecting results and prompting Aston Martin's potential protest.