diff --git a/tests/test_sql_query.py b/tests/test_sql_query.py
index 9771ed2f7844..cec83ee53a50 100644
--- a/tests/test_sql_query.py
+++ b/tests/test_sql_query.py
@@ -1072,10 +1072,6 @@ async def set_current_database(val: Optional[bool]):
                     '''
                 )
 
-            # I don't know why this is needed
-            import asyncio
-            await asyncio.sleep(0.5)
-
         async def set_sql(val: Optional[bool]):
             if val is None:
                 await self.scon.execute(