FIA confirms human error disrupted Sprint qualifying in Singapore
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Sprint qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix faced disruption on October 9, 2026, due to a glitch in the timing and scoring system. After a red flag caused by Sergio Perez crashing at Turn 5, the session was restarted, but the official timing system encountered further issues, failing to register some lap times. The FIA has acknowledged these problems, which include a second error impacting the event. The situation has raised concerns over the effectiveness of the timing systems used in Formula One.
- •Sergio Perez crashed, causing a red flag during SQ1.
- •Timing system errors led to unregistered lap times.
- •FIA confirmed a second error occurred alongside the glitches.
- •Session resumed but faced additional disruptions.
- •Event took place at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.
- 2:44 PMAutosport — FIA reveals "human error" caused latest software glitch in Singapore sprint qualifying
- 2:44 PMRacer — FOM and FIA issues combine to disrupt Sprint qualifying in Singapore
- 2:42 PMMotorsport.com — "Human error" caused Singapore GP sprint qualifying glitch
"The FIA has confirmed the existence of a second error during sprint qualifying for the Singapore GP, on top of a glitch in the timing and scoring system which caused some drivers' times to not be displayed. SQ1 was halted by a red flag when Sergio Perez hit the barrier at Turn 5, then extracted his car and made his way back to the pits, losing his damaged front wing in the process. This forced ...Keep reading
"The FIA has confirmed the existence of a second error during sprint qualifying for the Singapore GP, on top of a glitch in the timing and scoring system which caused some drivers' times to not be displayed. SQ1 was halted by a red flag when Sergio Perez hit the barrier at Turn 5, then extracted his car and made his way back to the pits, losing his damaged front wing in the process. This forced ...Keep reading
"Sergio Perez crashed during SQ1 and left debris on track as he returned to the pits, leading to a red flag. Once the session restarted, Overtake Mode was activated and deactivated at one stage in the final six minutes, while the Formula One Management-controlled official timing system also suffered an issue that resulted in some lap times not initially registered at the end of the session.
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External links- AutosportOct 9, 2026, 2:44 PMFIA reveals "human error" caused latest software glitch in Singapore sprint qualifying
The FIA has confirmed the existence of a second error during sprint qualifying for the Singapore GP, on top of a glitch in the timing and scoring system which caused some drivers' times to not be displayed. SQ1 was halted by a red flag when Sergio Perez hit the barrier at Turn 5, then extracted his car and made his way back to the pits, losing his damaged front wing in the process. This forced ...Keep reading
- RacerOct 9, 2026, 2:44 PMFOM and FIA issues combine to disrupt Sprint qualifying in Singapore
Sergio Perez crashed during SQ1 and left debris on track as he returned to the pits, leading to a red flag. Once the session restarted, Overtake Mode was activated and deactivated at one stage in the final six minutes, while the Formula One Management-controlled official timing system also suffered an issue that resulted in some lap times not initially registered at the end of the session.
- Motorsport.comOct 9, 2026, 2:42 PM"Human error" caused Singapore GP sprint qualifying glitch
The FIA has confirmed the existence of a second error during sprint qualifying for the Singapore GP, on top of a glitch in the timing and scoring system which caused some drivers' times to not be displayed. SQ1 was halted by a red flag when Sergio Perez hit the barrier at Turn 5, then extracted his car and made his way back to the pits, losing his damaged front wing in the process. This forced ...Keep reading
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