Williams drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz have both been disqualified from qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix after their cars failed technical checks.

Albon had qualified 12th on the grid, with Sainz a spot behind in 13th, but the pair will now start at the back of the grid for Sunday’s race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

A breach of F1’s technical regulations, regarding rear-wings, means their qualifying results were wiped from the leaderboard.

The FIA report from technical delegate Jo Bauer read: "The uppermost rear wing element adjustable positions were checked on car numbers 23 and 55 – both cars exceeded the maximum limit of 85 mm on both sides of the rear wing outer area.

"As this is not in compliance with TR Article 3.10.10 g., I am referring this matter to th

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