FIA confirms system error affected some cars in Singapore sprint qualifying
The FIA said a problem with Formula 1's Overtake Mode system affected some cars during sprint qualifying in Singapore. Reports said not all drivers had full power on their final SQ1 runs, creating a power difference for multiple teams.
Several Formula 1 outlets reported that an FIA error affected sprint qualifying in Singapore. The issue was linked to Formula 1's Overtake Mode system, which the FIA confirmed had an impact on the performance of some cars.
According to the reports, not all cars had full power during their final runs in the first part of sprint qualifying. Multiple teams were affected, with accounts describing a power disparity during the session.
The reported cause was described as human error, connected to timing screens and a message from race control. The FIA later issued a statement confirming the problem.