Max Verstappen avoids grid penalty as FIA criticised after latest controversy – RacingNews365 Review

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By Nick Golding · Racing News 365

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 8:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Max Verstappen avoided a grid penalty after being cleared of a yellow-flag infringement in Singapore sprint qualifying.
Stewards at the Singapore Grand Prix opted not to punish the Red Bull driver following the investigation.
Carlos Sainz criticized the FIA over an alleged lack of sporting equity during the weekend's events.

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Max Verstappen escaped punishment from the stewards following an investigation into a yellow-flag infringement during sprint qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver avoided a grid penalty despite scrutiny surrounding the incident.

The decision comes amid wider criticism of the FIA during the event, with Carlos Sainz voicing dissatisfaction over sporting equity and race control acknowledging an error with Overtake Mode.

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Max Verstappen avoids grid penalty as FIA criticised after latest controversy – RacingNews365 Review

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