FIA stewards have officially delivered their verdict regarding the investigation involving Max Verstappen during the sprint qualifying session at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. The Red Bull Racing star has been completely cleared of any wrongdoing concerning a potential yellow-flag breach.
The investigation was initiated after Verstappen was reported to have overtaken Lewis Hamilton within a yellow-flag zone during SQ1. The incident unfolded shortly after Sergio Perez crashed at Turn 5, losing his front wing on the racing line and ultimately triggering a red flag.
Following a thorough review, the FIA stewards believe that Verstappen sufficiently slowed down for the yellow flag by fully lifting off the throttle. Telemetry data confirmed a substantial speed differential between the Red Bull machine and the slowing car ahead, with Hamilton traveling significantly slower due to the ongoing incident.
According to the full stewards' decision, testimony was heard from both drivers and team representatives, alongside an exhaustive review of positioning data, video footage, timing screens, telemetry, team radio communications, and in-car footage.
As Verstappen was exiting Turn 7 on a push lap, a single yellow flag was displayed. Hamilton, positioned ahead, had been warned of the approaching Red Bull and moved to the right to clear the racing line. Verstappen completed an overtake prior to Turn 8 while both cars remained inside the yellow-flag sector before abandoning his push lap.
Telemetry verified that Verstappen lifted fully off the throttle within approximately 40 meters of entering the yellow-flag sector after initially accelerating out of Turn 7. Meanwhile, Hamilton was braking heavily and had reduced his speed to under 60 km/h at the exact moment of the overlap.
Because Verstappen was on a high-speed push lap while Hamilton was decelerating rapidly, the speed differential at the moment of passing was significant, even though Verstappen had already initiated braking maneuvers. Stewards were ultimately satisfied that Verstappen reacted appropriately.
Verstappen explained to the panel that avoiding the overtake entirely would have necessitated extremely heavy braking, which he argued could have created a secondary dangerous situation on the tight street circuit. Consequently, Verstappen retains his pole position for the sprint race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit without incurring any grid penalties or sanctions.
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