{"id":2189495,"date":"2026-10-10T08:43:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T05:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2189495"},"modified":"2026-10-10T08:43:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T05:43:51","slug":"martin-brundle-brands-f1-glitches-in-singapore-sprint-qualifying-embarrassing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2189495","title":{"rendered":"Martin Brundle brands F1 glitches in Singapore sprint qualifying \u201cembarrassing\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1376369_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Martin Brundle brands F1 glitches in Singapore sprint qualifying \u201cembarrassing\u201d<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Martin Brundle says F1&#8217;s latest hiccup in Singapore is &#8220;embarrassing&#8221; after the farcical scenes at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-10-10T09:43:51+01:00\">10 Oct 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1376369_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1376369_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1376369_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1376369_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1376369_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1376369_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1376369_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1376369_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1376369_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Martin Brundle called the scenes in sprint qualifying &#8220;embarrassing&#8221; for F1<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Martin Brundle has branded the peculiar timing system glitch which delayed sprint qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix \u201cembarrassing\u201d for Formula 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Less than a week after the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia descended into farce due to a \u201csoftware bug\u201d impacting the 2026 engines, F1 was once again left red-faced due to two peculiar issues that disrupted sprint qualifying on Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When SQ1 got back underway following a red flag due to Sergio Perez hitting the barriers, lap times were not being properly registered on the system, creating confusion for drivers who were unsure whether they had done enough to advance to the second part of sprint qualifying.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Brundle made his feelings clear as F1 faced its second significant blunder in as many weekends.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Martin Brundle is the co-commentator for Sky Sports F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThis is a completely different problem to what we had last weekend in Sepang, but equally as embarrassing at Formula 1 level,\u201d Brundle said during Sky Sports F1\u2019s coverage of sprint qualifying.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The timing system problem led to the start of SQ2 being delayed by several minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStart of SQ2 will be delayed due to an issue with timing systems, some lap times had not been registered,\u201d an FIA spokesperson said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is now resolved and the current timings are considered correct. We are investigating whether we can proceed with the rest of the session.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The rest of sprint qualifying was able to go ahead, though a separate issue caused by \u201chuman error\u201d in race control left some cars down on power in SQ1. \u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Two separate issues caused chaos in sprint qualifying<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;During the first period of Sprint Qualifying there was a human error in Race Control unrelated to the timing issue also encountered in SQ1,\u201d the FIA acknowledged.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This issue in question meant Overtake Mode was not available after the red flag period during SQ1. When it became apparent that Overtake Mode was not active after the restart, it was then activated for a period of 27 seconds before being deactivated again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-f50e72405057be24e98a21168f030fc440bdf8d67de20d9df409264931c6637f\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Martin Brundle delivers verdict on McLaren&#8217;s Singapore GP clash<\/li>\n<li>Max Verstappen slates F1 for holding sprint races \u201cwhere you can\u2019t pass\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Max Verstappen eventually beat George Russell to pole position for Saturday\u2019s 21-lap sprint race.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>&#8216;Not a great eight days for F1&#8217;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Speaking ahead of the sprint race on Saturday, Brundle added: \u201cYou&#8217;ve got billions and billions of pounds going into some of the brightest brains in the world, and you&#8217;ve got to police them, control it and make it fair and level. They do a very good job on that the FIA.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe glitch in Malaysia was a little bit strange, and I can see how that that evolved.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYesterday, they call it human error. A bit surprising, a bit embarrassing, but also there were clearly some kind of glitches going on yesterday because lap times were disappearing, sector times were disappearing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re parachuting around the world for 24 races. We land on any particular patch of concrete or asphalt in the world and put this show on.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCut them so slack, but it&#8217;s not been a great eight days.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-field-keywords block-layout-builder\">\n<h2>Tags:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Martin Brundle<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Singapore<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3> Previous <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> F1 2026 Singapore Grand Prix: Full starting grid for sprint race after Max Verstappen avoids penalty <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> George Russell crashes out of lead of Singapore GP sprint <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-6d6a8fcc6d05c8d21418de91bb766110cc04609c6ee5942de49fd7194ca9f5fa\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Larkam<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">F1 Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Lewis regularly attends Grands Prix for Crash.net around the world. 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class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1791630540\"> 3h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443646_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443646_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443646_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Max Verstappen beats Lewis Hamilton to win chaotic Singapore sprint<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1791627425\"> 4h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source 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270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443740_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443740_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Martin Brundle says F1&#8217;s latest hiccup in Singapore is &#8220;embarrassing&#8221; after the farcical scenes at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Martin Brundle has branded the peculiar timing system glitch which delayed sprint qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix \u201cembarrassing\u201d for Formula 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Less than a week after the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia descended into farce due to a \u201csoftware bug\u201d impacting the 2026 engines, F1 was once again left red-faced due to two peculiar issues that disrupted sprint qualifying on Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When SQ1 got back underway following a red flag due to Sergio Perez hitting the barriers, lap times were not being properly registered on the system, creating confusion for drivers who were unsure whether they had done enough to advance to the second part of sprint qualifying.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Brundle made his feelings clear as F1 faced its second significant blunder in as many weekends.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 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below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThis is a completely different problem to what we had last weekend in Sepang, but equally as embarrassing at Formula 1 level,\u201d Brundle said during Sky Sports F1\u2019s coverage of sprint qualifying.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The timing system problem led to the start of SQ2 being delayed by several minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStart of SQ2 will be delayed due to an issue with timing systems, some lap times had not been registered,\u201d an FIA spokesperson said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is now resolved and the current timings are considered correct. We are investigating whether we can proceed with the rest of the session.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The rest of sprint qualifying was able to go ahead, though a separate issue caused by \u201chuman error\u201d in race control left some cars down on power in SQ1. \u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Two separate issues caused chaos in sprint qualifying<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;During the first period of Sprint Qualifying there was a human error in Race Control unrelated to the timing issue also encountered in SQ1,\u201d the FIA acknowledged.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This issue in question meant Overtake Mode was not available after the red flag period during SQ1. When it became apparent that Overtake Mode was not active after the restart, it was then activated for a period of 27 seconds before being deactivated again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-f50e72405057be24e98a21168f030fc440bdf8d67de20d9df409264931c6637f\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Martin Brundle delivers verdict on McLaren&#8217;s Singapore GP clash<\/li>\n<li>Max Verstappen slates F1 for holding sprint races \u201cwhere you can\u2019t pass\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Max Verstappen eventually beat George Russell to pole position for Saturday\u2019s 21-lap sprint race.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>&#8216;Not a great eight days for F1&#8217;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Speaking ahead of the sprint race on Saturday, Brundle added: \u201cYou&#8217;ve got billions and billions of pounds going into some of the brightest brains in the world, and you&#8217;ve got to police them, control it and make it fair and level. They do a very good job on that the FIA.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe glitch in Malaysia was a little bit strange, and I can see how that that evolved.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYesterday, they call it human error. A bit surprising, a bit embarrassing, but also there were clearly some kind of glitches going on yesterday because lap times were disappearing, sector times were disappearing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re parachuting around the world for 24 races. We land on any particular patch of concrete or asphalt in the world and put this show on.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCut them so slack, but it&#8217;s not been a great eight days.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Martin Brundle has branded the peculiar timing system glitch which delayed sprint qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix \u201cembarrassing\u201d for Formula 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Less than a week after the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia descended into farce due to a \u201csoftware bug\u201d impacting the 2026 engines, F1 was once again left red-faced due to two peculiar issues that disrupted sprint qualifying on Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When SQ1 got back underway following a red flag due to Sergio Perez hitting the barriers, lap times were not being properly registered on the system, creating confusion for drivers who were unsure whether they had done enough to advance to the second part of sprint qualifying.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Brundle made his feelings clear as F1 faced its second significant blunder in as many weekends.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424027_hires-1.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Martin Brundle is the co-commentator for Sky Sports F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThis is a completely different problem to what we had last weekend in Sepang, but equally as embarrassing at Formula 1 level,\u201d Brundle said during Sky Sports F1\u2019s coverage of sprint qualifying.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The timing system problem led to the start of SQ2 being delayed by several minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStart of SQ2 will be delayed due to an issue with timing systems, some lap times had not been registered,\u201d an FIA spokesperson said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is now resolved and the current timings are considered correct. We are investigating whether we can proceed with the rest of the session.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The rest of sprint qualifying was able to go ahead, though a separate issue caused by \u201chuman error\u201d in race control left some cars down on power in SQ1. \u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443435_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Two separate issues caused chaos in sprint qualifying<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;During the first period of Sprint Qualifying there was a human error in Race Control unrelated to the timing issue also encountered in SQ1,\u201d the FIA acknowledged.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This issue in question meant Overtake Mode was not available after the red flag period during SQ1. When it became apparent that Overtake Mode was not active after the restart, it was then activated for a period of 27 seconds before being deactivated again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-f50e72405057be24e98a21168f030fc440bdf8d67de20d9df409264931c6637f\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Martin Brundle delivers verdict on McLaren&#8217;s Singapore GP clash<\/li>\n<li>Max Verstappen slates F1 for holding sprint races \u201cwhere you can\u2019t pass\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Max Verstappen eventually beat George Russell to pole position for Saturday\u2019s 21-lap sprint race.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>&#8216;Not a great eight days for F1&#8217;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Speaking ahead of the sprint race on Saturday, Brundle added: \u201cYou&#8217;ve got billions and billions of pounds going into some of the brightest brains in the world, and you&#8217;ve got to police them, control it and make it fair and level. They do a very good job on that the FIA.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe glitch in Malaysia was a little bit strange, and I can see how that that evolved.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYesterday, they call it human error. A bit surprising, a bit embarrassing, but also there were clearly some kind of glitches going on yesterday because lap times were disappearing, sector times were disappearing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re parachuting around the world for 24 races. We land on any particular patch of concrete or asphalt in the world and put this show on.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCut them so slack, but it&#8217;s not been a great eight days.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1106896\/1\/martin-brundle-brands-f1-timing-glitch-singapore-sprint-qualifying-embarrassing&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1376369_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Martin Brundle brands F1 glitches in Singapore sprint qualifying \u201cembarrassing\u201d Martin Brundle says F1&#8217;s latest hiccup in Singapore is &#8220;embarrassing&#8221; after the farcical scenes at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix. 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