FIA admits 'human error' created power disparity in Singapore Sprint Qualifying

The FIA has publicly acknowledged that "human error" was responsible for creating a power disparity during the Sprint Qualifying session at the Singapore Grand Prix. This marks the confirmation of a second distinct error during the event, following an earlier glitch in the official timing and scoring system that temporarily prevented certain drivers' lap times from being displayed.

The qualifying session, specifically SQ1, had previously been disrupted by a red flag incident when driver Sergio Perez crashed into the barrier at Turn 5. Perez subsequently managed to extract his car from the barrier, further complicating the session's proceedings before the technical and operational issues came to light.