Carlos Sainz criticizes FIA for timing issues during Sprint Qualifying

Carlos Sainz voiced concerns about the FIA's handling of technical issues during the Sprint Qualifying session in Singapore on October 9, 2026. A glitch in timing towers led to some drivers' lap times not being recorded, while an overtake mode was enabled for only 27 seconds at the end of the session, giving an unfair advantage to some drivers. Sainz expressed frustration over the lack of sporting equity in the management of these issues, referencing a similar situation in Malaysia just days prior. This incident raises questions about the FIA's consistency in enforcing regulations under the new 2026 framework.

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