Singapore GP sprint qualifying glitch: FIA response

Autosport and Motorsport.com reported the FIA acknowledged software and human-error issues in Singapore sprint qualifying, with fairness concerns in SQ1.

Autosport and Motorsport.com reported that the FIA acknowledged software and human-error issues during sprint qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, with concerns focused on the end of SQ1 rather than any race result. Those outlets said the governing body accepted that fairness had been compromised, and reported that FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis called the episode the "worst thing" for the federation.

According to Autosport, the disruption followed a red flag after Sergio Perez crashed at Turn 5. The same outlet reported that some drivers' times were not displayed because of a timing and scoring glitch, and that some cars were left down on power near the end of the session.

Autosport also reported that several teams were frustrated by the handling of the session, with Aston Martin still considering its options. Motorsport.com likewise reported that the FIA accepted the competitive impact of the problems, while the full response from teams remained a developing story.