Singapore stewards take no further action over qualifying time-limit cases

Stewards at the Singapore Grand Prix have taken no further action after nine qualifying instances in which cars exceeded the 1:52.0 limit between the Safety Car lines. The list covers seven drivers: Isack Hadjar and Oscar Piastri appear twice each, while Valtteri Bottas, Lance Stroll, Lewis Hamilton, Gabriel Bortoleto and Kimi Antonelli appear once each.

The stewards said they reviewed marshalling/positioning and timing data, on-board cameras and CCTV. They concluded the drivers had taken appropriate steps not to impede others, slowing significantly to let them pass with a clear track; none had driven unnecessarily slowly. The decision also notes that Hadjar's car had a Q1 technical issue, but says it did not affect the event's safe and orderly conduct.

The stewards' reasoning was that the drivers exceeded the limit while taking appropriate steps to let others pass, rather than driving unnecessarily slowly.