Williams’ hopes for a points-scoring Singapore Grand Prix have taken a crushing blow after both cars were disqualified from Saturday’s qualifying for breaching the FIA’s technical regulations on rear wing dimensions. Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, who had originally qualified 12th and 13th respectively, were stripped of their results after the FIA found both cars’ rear wings to exceed the maximum permitted opening for the DRS system. The DRS in the state of deployment exceeded the maximum limit of 85mm on both sides of the rear wing outer area. If the team opts to change rear wing specifications, Albon and Sainz will have to start from the pit lane. For Williams, the timing is particularly damaging, with the team fighting to regain form and consistency amid a tight midfield battle.