Verstappen faces a post-session investigation after overtaking Hamilton under yellows in SQ1 at Singapore. The infringement came when Perez stuffed his Cadillac into the Turn 5 barrier, breaking the front wing and triggering a yellow zone the four-time champion apparently ignored. The stewards will review whether Verstappen passed Hamilton before the flags cleared.
The violation didn't stop Verstappen from topping the session — he went quickest on mediums with a 1m33.477s, just 0.018s clear of Leclerc. Hamilton wound up fourth, nearly three-tenths back. Perez, meanwhile, was eliminated in last place after his barrier kiss left him running damaged.
The investigation looms over what should have been a routine sprint qualifying session for Red Bull. If the stewards find Verstappen at fault, a grid penalty could reshape Saturday's sprint — and hand Ferrari or Mercedes an opening they desperately need.
Read the full story at Motorsport.com
