Carlos Sainz Attacks FIA 'Sporting Equity' After Singapore GP 'Human Error'
The governing body said the glitch briefly gave some cars extra power and expects protests after Carlos Sainz accused officials of unfairness.
- The FIA admitted a "human error" in Race Control prevented drivers from using Overtake Mode during the Singapore Grand Prix sprint qualifying on Saturday.
- Sprint qualifying was halted with little over six minutes remaining in SQ1 after Sergio Perez crashed his Cadillac, spreading debris and triggering a separate timing screen error.
- Carlos Sainz criticized the FIA, stating that "half of the cars did the lap with half a second quicker engine" than others, arguing the sport lacked "sporting equity."
- After the restart, Overtake Mode was activated for 27 seconds before being deactivated again; the FIA confirmed later Sprint Qualifying periods remained unaffected.
- This incident follows chaotic formation laps in Malaysia featuring software glitches, prompting Sainz to question why the sport handles power unit inconsistencies differently across events.
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Aston Martin Faces Tough Decision After F1 Singapore Sprint Qualifying Error
Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix sprint qualifying ended in controversy after a race-control error gave some drivers unequal access to extra power during SQ1. Aston Martin is considering protesting the result after the FIA admitted human error affected several cars at Marina Bay. The mistake involved Overtake Mode, which gives drivers extra electrical power to […]
The FIA has become the grand mark on Friday of the Singapore GP. Sprint classification has been marked by two errors that leave a questionable image of the organization. First, a failure in the Live Timing that has jeopardized the continuity of the session. Then, several cars have ... Continue reading "Sainz charges against the FIA after the controversial classification of Singapore sprint: "They didn't care"
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