News Summary
- The next F1 race is the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, 11 October.
- Singapore hosts a Sprint weekend, with just one practice session before competitive action begins on Friday.
- The Grand Prix starts at 8pm local time, equivalent to 1pm BST, 8am EDT and 11pm AEDT.
The next Formula 1 race is the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, 11 October 2026, at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The weekend runs from 9–11 October and features Singapore’s first F1 Sprint.
Sunday’s race begins at 8pm in Singapore, which is 1pm in the UK, 8am Eastern in the United States and Canada, 5am Pacific, 5:30pm in India and 11pm in Sydney and Melbourne.
There is no weekend off after the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Teams move from Sepang to Marina Bay, where the Sprint format provides two opportunities to score championship points.
When does Singapore GP practice begin?
The only practice session starts on Friday, 9 October, at 4:30pm Singapore time. That is 9:30am in the UK, 4:30am Eastern, 1:30am Pacific and 2pm in India.
Sprint qualifying follows at 8:30pm local time on Friday and determines the starting order for Saturday’s Sprint.
There are no FP2 or FP3 sessions. On Saturday, the Sprint starts at 5pm local time, followed by Grand Prix qualifying at 9pm. That later session sets the grid for Sunday’s main race.
Singapore GP schedule: UK, US, Canada and India
| Session | Date | Singapore — SGT | UK — BST | US/Canada Eastern — EDT | US/Canada Pacific — PDT | India — IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 | Friday, 9 October | 16:30 | 09:30 | 04:30 | 01:30 | 14:00 |
| Sprint qualifying | Friday, 9 October | 20:30 | 13:30 | 08:30 | 05:30 | 18:00 |
| Sprint | Saturday, 10 October | 17:00 | 10:00 | 05:00 | 02:00 | 14:30 |
| Grand Prix qualifying | Saturday, 10 October | 21:00 | 14:00 | 09:00 | 06:00 | 18:30 |
| Grand Prix | Sunday, 11 October | 20:00 | 13:00 | 08:00 | 05:00 | 17:30 |
All times are session start times in the respective local time zones. Eastern times apply to cities including New York and Toronto; Pacific times apply to Los Angeles and Vancouver. The programme is subject to change.
Singapore GP start times in Australia
Daylight saving is already in effect in Sydney and Melbourne by the Singapore weekend. Brisbane remains on AEST, while Perth uses AWST.
The distinction also changes the calendar day for qualifying: the session starts at midnight on Sunday in Sydney and Melbourne, although it takes place on Saturday evening in Singapore.
| Session | Sydney/Melbourne — AEDT | Brisbane — AEST | Perth — AWST |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 | Friday, 9 October, 19:30 | Friday, 9 October, 18:30 | Friday, 9 October, 16:30 |
| Sprint qualifying | Friday, 9 October, 23:30 | Friday, 9 October, 22:30 | Friday, 9 October, 20:30 |
| Sprint | Saturday, 10 October, 20:00 | Saturday, 10 October, 19:00 | Saturday, 10 October, 17:00 |
| Grand Prix qualifying | Sunday, 11 October, 00:00 | Saturday, 10 October, 23:00 | Saturday, 10 October, 21:00 |
| Grand Prix | Sunday, 11 October, 23:00 | Sunday, 11 October, 22:00 | Sunday, 11 October, 20:00 |
What is at stake after Sepang?
Kimi Antonelli arrives in Singapore with an 84-point championship advantage over George Russell. The Mercedes driver finished second in Malaysia, while his teammate retired with a power unit failure.
Antonelli has 320 points, Russell 236 and Lewis Hamilton 214 in the championship standings after Sepang.
Singapore offers a maximum of 33 points per driver: eight for winning the Sprint and 25 for winning the Grand Prix. Antonelli cannot clinch the championship at Marina Bay, but the additional scoring opportunity could move him closer.
Max Verstappen heads into the weekend after taking his first victory of 2026 in the rain-affected Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Hamilton completed the podium after recovering from a difficult opening phase on slick tyres.
Formula 1 returns from 9–11 October for the Singapore Grand Prix. GRANDE PRÊMIO will cover all the action at Marina Bay.
F1 today: FAQ
Who won the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia?
Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang on Sunday, 4 October, taking his first victory of the 2026 F1 season. Kimi Antonelli finished second, with Lewis Hamilton completing the podium.
Why was the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia delayed?
Heavy rain initially delayed the start at Sepang. Several drivers then experienced power delivery problems during the formation procedure, forcing race control to suspend the start again. The race eventually began more than 90 minutes after its scheduled time.
How far ahead is Kimi Antonelli in the F1 championship?
Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell by 84 points after finishing second at Sepang while his Mercedes teammate retired. Antonelli has 320 points, Russell has 236 and Lewis Hamilton is third with 214.
