{"id":2189721,"date":"2026-10-09T14:54:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T11:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2189721"},"modified":"2026-10-09T14:54:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T11:54:04","slug":"carlos-sainz-slams-fia-after-human-error-left-drivers-with-power-inequality-in-sprint-qualifying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2189721","title":{"rendered":"Carlos Sainz slams FIA after \u2018human error\u2019 left drivers with power inequality in sprint qualifying"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1442753_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>Carlos Sainz slams FIA after \u2018human error\u2019 left drivers with power inequality in sprint qualifying<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Carlos Sainz has blasted the FIA after a &#8220;human error&#8221; left drivers in different power modes during sprint qualifying in Singapore.<\/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=\"2026-10-09T15:54:04+01:00\">09 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\/2026-10\/xpb_1442753_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1442753_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1442753_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1442753_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1442753_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1442753_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1442753_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 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driver finished 22nd and slowest in sprint qualifying in Singapore, which was delayed due to a glitch in the timing systems at the end of SQ1 and SQ2.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Separate to that, F1\u2019s governing body admitted that a \u201chuman error\u201d in race control meant drivers were not able to use Overtake Mode for a crucial period following a red flag caused when Sergio Perez crashed his Cadillac.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sainz, who was one of several drivers affected by the issue, accused the FIA of having no regard for \u201csporting equity\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Sainz was one of the drivers impacted by the &#8220;human error&#8221;<\/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>\u201cUnfortunately we had a really poor lap there, we only got one lap,\u201d the Spaniard explained after sprint qualifying.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had some issues with the brakes in FP1, we had to change them for sprint qualifying and we were having some brake issues still. Had a few lock ups, was struggling with that and the tyres.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut on top of that, half of the cars did the lap with half a second quicker engine than the others. There was a software issue with the cars and we were on the bad end of it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor whatever reason the FIA, like in Malaysia, didn\u2019t decide to do sporting equity and were happy to do quali with half of the cars in quali with a higher power than the other half of the cars.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo a bit confused why the sport keeps doing different things depending on who is out in Q1 or who is out in lap one.\u201d\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<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed x\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The FIA clarified that this was not a software issue but a mistake surrounding the re-enabling of Overtake Mode.\u00a0<\/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-0948ead56063118c6bfc69d6cb3b9ed5bd890c894369037fe5a4188b0fff603c\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Williams launches \u00a31m legal action after historic F1 car goes missing<\/li>\n<li>Verstappen slams start shambles as drivers tell F1 to take \u2018hard look at itself\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Overtake Mode gives drivers an extra half-megajoule of energy during their laps, which can be used for outright lap-time performance, or be used to help tyre preparation on out-laps.\u00a0<\/p>\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 an FIA spokesperson explained.\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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The FIA acknowledges that this unfortunate human error had an impact on the performance of certain cars based on the timing of their run and their position around the lap. The second and third periods of Sprint Qualifying were not affected.\u201d<\/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>The FIA has not yet commented on the separate timing glitch.\u00a0<\/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\">Carlos Sainz Jr<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Williams<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">FIA<\/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\"> Kimi Antonelli makes &#8220;very unpredictable&#8221; admission about new Mercedes F1 car <\/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\"> Lewis Hamilton owns up to mistake as Singapore GP sprint qualifying run plan backfires <\/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-ef541b38fd20bef1122709615cccd465128110c5a3fbea7827ac0551446de66d\">\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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180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443876_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>Carlos Sainz has blasted the FIA after a &#8220;human error&#8221; left drivers in different power modes during sprint qualifying in Singapore.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Carlos Sainz has slated the FIA after a bizarre error led to some Formula 1 drivers being down on power in Singapore Grand Prix sprint qualifying.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Williams driver finished 22nd and slowest in sprint qualifying in Singapore, which was delayed due to a glitch in the timing systems at the end of SQ1 and SQ2.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Separate to that, F1\u2019s governing body admitted that a \u201chuman error\u201d in race control meant drivers were not able to use Overtake Mode for a crucial period following a red flag caused when Sergio Perez crashed his Cadillac.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sainz, who was one of several drivers affected by the issue, accused the FIA of having no regard for \u201csporting equity\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Sainz was one of the drivers impacted by the &#8220;human error&#8221;<\/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>\u201cUnfortunately we had a really poor lap there, we only got one lap,\u201d the Spaniard explained after sprint qualifying.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had some issues with the brakes in FP1, we had to change them for sprint qualifying and we were having some brake issues still. Had a few lock ups, was struggling with that and the tyres.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut on top of that, half of the cars did the lap with half a second quicker engine than the others. There was a software issue with the cars and we were on the bad end of it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor whatever reason the FIA, like in Malaysia, didn\u2019t decide to do sporting equity and were happy to do quali with half of the cars in quali with a higher power than the other half of the cars.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo a bit confused why the sport keeps doing different things depending on who is out in Q1 or who is out in lap one.\u201d\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<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed x\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The FIA clarified that this was not a software issue but a mistake surrounding the re-enabling of Overtake Mode.\u00a0<\/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-0948ead56063118c6bfc69d6cb3b9ed5bd890c894369037fe5a4188b0fff603c\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Williams launches \u00a31m legal action after historic F1 car goes missing<\/li>\n<li>Verstappen slams start shambles as drivers tell F1 to take \u2018hard look at itself\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Overtake Mode gives drivers an extra half-megajoule of energy during their laps, which can be used for outright lap-time performance, or be used to help tyre preparation on out-laps.\u00a0<\/p>\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 an FIA spokesperson explained.\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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The FIA acknowledges that this unfortunate human error had an impact on the performance of certain cars based on the timing of their run and their position around the lap. The second and third periods of Sprint Qualifying were not affected.\u201d<\/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>The FIA has not yet commented on the separate timing glitch.\u00a0<\/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>Carlos Sainz has slated the FIA after a bizarre error led to some Formula 1 drivers being down on power in Singapore Grand Prix sprint qualifying.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Williams driver finished 22nd and slowest in sprint qualifying in Singapore, which was delayed due to a glitch in the timing systems at the end of SQ1 and SQ2.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Separate to that, F1\u2019s governing body admitted that a \u201chuman error\u201d in race control meant drivers were not able to use Overtake Mode for a crucial period following a red flag caused when Sergio Perez crashed his Cadillac.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sainz, who was one of several drivers affected by the issue, accused the FIA of having no regard for \u201csporting equity\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1443379_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Sainz was one of the drivers impacted by the &#8220;human error&#8221;<\/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>\u201cUnfortunately we had a really poor lap there, we only got one lap,\u201d the Spaniard explained after sprint qualifying.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had some issues with the brakes in FP1, we had to change them for sprint qualifying and we were having some brake issues still. Had a few lock ups, was struggling with that and the tyres.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut on top of that, half of the cars did the lap with half a second quicker engine than the others. There was a software issue with the cars and we were on the bad end of it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor whatever reason the FIA, like in Malaysia, didn\u2019t decide to do sporting equity and were happy to do quali with half of the cars in quali with a higher power than the other half of the cars.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo a bit confused why the sport keeps doing different things depending on who is out in Q1 or who is out in lap one.\u201d\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<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed x\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The FIA clarified that this was not a software issue but a mistake surrounding the re-enabling of Overtake Mode.\u00a0<\/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-0948ead56063118c6bfc69d6cb3b9ed5bd890c894369037fe5a4188b0fff603c\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Williams launches \u00a31m legal action after historic F1 car goes missing<\/li>\n<li>Verstappen slams start shambles as drivers tell F1 to take \u2018hard look at itself\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Overtake Mode gives drivers an extra half-megajoule of energy during their laps, which can be used for outright lap-time performance, or be used to help tyre preparation on out-laps.\u00a0<\/p>\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 an FIA spokesperson explained.\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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The FIA acknowledges that this unfortunate human error had an impact on the performance of certain cars based on the timing of their run and their position around the lap. The second and third periods of Sprint Qualifying were not affected.\u201d<\/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>The FIA has not yet commented on the separate timing glitch.\u00a0<\/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\/1106883\/1\/carlos-sainz-slams-fia-after-human-error-left-drivers-power-inequality-sprint&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/xpb_1442753_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Carlos Sainz slams FIA after \u2018human error\u2019 left drivers with power inequality in sprint qualifying Carlos Sainz has blasted the FIA after a &#8220;human error&#8221; left drivers in different power modes during sprint qualifying in Singapore. 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