The Formula 1 paddock is currently facing heavy frustration following an FIA race control blunder that left cars severely down on power during sprint qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay. The opening segment of the session was initially red-flagged to clear debris originating from the front wing of Sergio Perez's car.
Once marshals cleared the track and the session resumed, a human error within race control meant the crucial overtake mode—the electronic power boost normally active throughout qualifying—was not properly reactivated. Several drivers immediately reported losing crucial power, directly stemming from the absence of the additional electric boost.
Realizing the oversight, a race control official belatedly switched the mode back on for a mere 27 seconds before deactivating it once more. This severe lapse directly impacted the SQ1 results, as drivers who set lap times early in the session benefited from normal power delivery, while those running later were left stranded without the extra energy and knocked out of the top 16 cutoff.
The mishap heavily disadvantaged competitors including Lance Stroll, Arvid Lindblad, and both Williams entries, all of whom exited in SQ1. According to Autosport, Williams formally requested race control to allow all 22 cars into SQ2 for a clean slate, but stewards denied the request due to regulatory limitations and a shortage of available tyre sets.
FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis subsequently met with affected teams and drivers to address the fallout. While rival squads have opted against protesting, Aston Martin is keeping its options open depending on potential governing body rectifications, though sources indicate the controversial qualifying classification will likely remain unchanged.
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