News Summary
- Singapore GP qualifying has been delayed by 30 minutes, moving from 21:00 to 21:30 local time on Saturday, October 10.
- Sunday’s Grand Prix remains scheduled for 20:00 Singapore time, with no change to the race start.
- The FIA revised the timetable after the rain-affected sprint finished at 18:16, requiring a minimum three-hour interval before qualifying.
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix qualifying session will begin at 21:30 local time on Saturday, October 10, half an hour later than originally scheduled, after heavy rain disrupted the sprint at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
The revised start corresponds to 14:30 BST in the United Kingdom, 09:30 ET in the United States and Canada, and 19:00 IST in India. Viewers in Australia and New Zealand will see qualifying take place during the early hours of Sunday.
The FIA changed the timetable after the sprint, originally scheduled for 17:00, was delayed by standing water and subsequently extended by several safety-car periods. The race finished at 18:16, requiring a revised qualifying start to preserve the minimum interval between sessions.
Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix has not been rescheduled and remains set for 20:00 local time on October 11.
Singapore GP 2026 — updated qualifying and race times
| Country / region | Qualifying | Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore (SGT) | Sat 10 Oct, 21:30 | Sun 11 Oct, 20:00 |
| United Kingdom / Ireland (BST) | Sat 14:30 | Sun 13:00 |
| United States / Canada (ET) | Sat 09:30 | Sun 08:00 |
| United States (PT) | Sat 06:30 | Sun 05:00 |
| India (IST) | Sat 19:00 | Sun 17:30 |
| Australia — Sydney/Melbourne (AEDT) | Sun 00:30 | Sun 23:00 |
| Australia — Perth (AWST) | Sat 21:30 | Sun 20:00 |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | Sun 02:30 | Mon 01:00 |
The qualifying session determines the starting grid for Sunday’s 62-lap Singapore Grand Prix, the 17th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Why was Singapore GP qualifying delayed?
Heavy rain arrived shortly before Saturday’s sprint, leaving standing water in several sections of Marina Bay, particularly around Turns 2 and 3.
The FIA postponed the start procedure and sent the medical car onto the circuit to assess conditions. The drivers eventually completed two formation laps before the race began.
Further interruptions followed during the sprint, including George Russell’s crash after taking the lead from Max Verstappen.
The Mercedes driver lost control at the final corner and struck the barriers, forcing the deployment of the safety car. Russell retired after his second-lap accident, having started alongside Verstappen on the front row.
With the race finishing at 18:16, the FIA moved qualifying from 21:00 to 21:30 to comply with the required three-hour interval between the end of the sprint and the start of Grand Prix qualifying.
Verstappen wins Singapore sprint before revised qualifying
Verstappen claimed his first victory at Marina Bay in Saturday’s sprint, finishing 2.591s ahead of Lewis Hamilton, while Charles Leclerc completed the podium for Ferrari.
Kimi Antonelli finished fourth for Mercedes, extending his Drivers’ Championship lead over Russell to 89 points. Liam Lawson secured fifth for Racing Bulls, ahead of Oliver Bearman, Nico Hülkenberg and Lando Norris.
The race ended with another major incident when Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the final lap, leaving Piastri unable to finish and Norris eighth.
The complete Singapore sprint results, including all 22 drivers are available in GRANDE PRÊMIO.
Where to watch Singapore GP qualifying and the race
Live coverage is available through Formula 1’s official broadcast partners, with availability depending on the territory.
| Country / region | TV and streaming |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom / Ireland | Sky Sports F1, Sky Go, NOW |
| United States | Apple TV |
| Canada | TSN, RDS |
| India | FanCode |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ |
Qualifying begins at the revised time on Saturday, while Sunday’s Grand Prix retains its scheduled start. Viewers should check local broadcaster listings for pre-session coverage.
The complete Singapore GP schedule, including qualifying and broadcast information is available in GRANDE PRÊMIO‘s weekend guide. GRANDE PRÊMIO follows the latest Formula 1 news throughout the Singapore GP weekend.
