News Summary
- The Singapore Grand Prix starts at 20:00 local time on Sunday, October 11, equivalent to 13:00 BST in the UK, 08:00 ET in the US and Canada, and 17:30 IST in India.
- Max Verstappen starts from pole ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, after taking his 50th career F1 pole position.
- Fernando Alonso and George Russell start from 21st and 22nd, respectively, following power-unit penalties that have changed the grid.
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, October 11, at 20:00 local time, with Max Verstappen starting from pole position ahead of Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
The 62-lap race begins at 13:00 BST in the United Kingdom, 08:00 ET in the United States and Canada, and 17:30 IST in India. Viewers in Australia can follow the race late on Sunday, while New Zealand fans will need to stay awake until the early hours of Monday.
Verstappen arrives after winning Saturday’s rain-affected sprint and securing his 50th career Grand Prix pole. However, Ferrari has both Leclerc and Hamilton immediately behind the Red Bull driver, with the Italian team looking to challenge for victory.
The starting grid has also changed following power-unit penalties for Fernando Alonso and George Russell, who will occupy the final two positions.
What time does the Singapore F1 race start on Sunday?
The Singapore Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 20:00 Singapore Standard Time (SGT) on Sunday, October 11.
Singapore GP 2026 — race start times around the world
| Country / region | Race start | Local date |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore (SGT) | 20:00 | Sunday, Oct 11 |
| United Kingdom / Ireland (BST) | 13:00 | Sunday, Oct 11 |
| United States / Canada (ET) | 08:00 | Sunday, Oct 11 |
| United States / Canada (CT) | 07:00 | Sunday, Oct 11 |
| United States / Canada (PT) | 05:00 | Sunday, Oct 11 |
| India (IST) | 17:30 | Sunday, Oct 11 |
| Australia — Sydney/Melbourne (AEDT) | 23:00 | Sunday, Oct 11 |
| Australia — Brisbane (AEST) | 22:00 | Sunday, Oct 11 |
| Australia — Perth (AWST) | 20:00 | Sunday, Oct 11 |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | 01:00 | Monday, Oct 12 |
| South Africa (SAST) | 14:00 | Sunday, Oct 11 |
| United Arab Emirates (GST) | 16:00 | Sunday, Oct 11 |
The Grand Prix covers 62 laps of the 4.927km Marina Bay Street Circuit, with a scheduled maximum race duration of two hours, excluding any permitted stoppages.
Saturday’s qualifying was delayed by 30 minutes after heavy rain disrupted the sprint, but Sunday’s race start time remains unchanged.
Where can you watch the Singapore Grand Prix live?
Formula 1 is available through different broadcasters and streaming services depending on the country.
Singapore GP 2026 — TV channels and streaming
| Country / region | Live TV and streaming |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports F1, Sky Go, NOW |
| Ireland | Sky Sports F1, NOW |
| United States | Apple TV |
| Canada | TSN, RDS |
| India | FanCode, TATA Play FanCode Sports |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ |
How to watch Singapore F1 in the United States
American viewers can watch the Singapore Grand Prix live on Apple TV, Formula 1’s official US broadcasting partner for the 2026 season.
The race starts at 08:00 ET / 05:00 PT on Sunday.
Apple TV provides live coverage of Formula 1, including practice, qualifying, sprint races and Grands Prix. F1 TV coverage is also integrated into the Apple TV offering for subscribers in the United States.
How to watch Singapore F1 in the UK and Ireland
Sky Sports F1 broadcasts the Singapore Grand Prix live in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The race starts at 13:00 BST, with Sky Sports’ build-up beginning earlier in the day.
Viewers can also stream the race through Sky Go or NOW with an eligible subscription. Channel 4 provides highlights in the United Kingdom, but not live race coverage.
How to watch Singapore F1 in India, Australia and New Zealand
In India, the Singapore Grand Prix starts at 17:30 IST and is available through FanCode.
Australian viewers can watch through Fox Sports, Foxtel and Kayo Sports. The race begins at 23:00 AEDT in Sydney and Melbourne, or 20:00 AWST in Perth.
In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZ carries Formula 1, with the Singapore Grand Prix starting at 01:00 NZDT on Monday, October 12.
F1 TV Pro and Premium are also available in selected territories, subject to local broadcasting rights.
Singapore GP 2026 — complete starting grid
Max Verstappen secured pole with a 1:31.373, beating Charles Leclerc by 0.054s and Lewis Hamilton by 0.123s.
The final two positions are occupied by Alonso and Russell after power-unit penalties, with several drivers moving up the order.
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Qualifying time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. VERSTAPPEN | Red Bull RBPT Ford | 1:31.373 |
| 2 | C. LECLERC | Ferrari | 1:31.427 |
| 3 | L. HAMILTON | Ferrari | 1:31.496 |
| 4 | K. ANTONELLI | Mercedes | 1:31.562 |
| 5 | L. NORRIS | McLaren Mercedes | 1:31.712 |
| 6 | O. PIASTRI | McLaren Mercedes | 1:31.860 |
| 7 | P. GASLY | Alpine Mercedes | 1:32.225 |
| 8 | L. LAWSON | Racing Bulls RBPT Ford | 1:32.369 |
| 9 | A. LINDBLAD | Racing Bulls RBPT Ford | 1:32.781 |
| 10 | N. HÜLKENBERG | Audi | 1:32.784 |
| 11 | O. BEARMAN | Haas Ferrari | 1:32.908 |
| 12 | E. OCON | Haas Ferrari | 1:33.323 |
| 13 | C. SAINZ | Williams Mercedes | 1:33.526 |
| 14 | G. BORTOLETO | Audi | 1:33.658 |
| 15 | F. COLAPINTO | Alpine Mercedes | 1:33.787 |
| 16 | A. ALBON | Williams Mercedes | 1:34.289 |
| 17 | L. STROLL | Aston Martin Honda | 1:34.946 |
| 18 | S. PÉREZ | Cadillac Ferrari | 1:35.123 |
| 19 | V. BOTTAS | Cadillac Ferrari | 1:35.984 |
| 20 | I. HADJAR | Red Bull RBPT Ford | No time |
| 21 | F. ALONSO | Aston Martin Honda | 1:34.223 — penalty |
| 22 | G. RUSSELL | Mercedes | 1:31.747 — 40-place penalty |
Starting positions reflect the reported penalties for Alonso and Russell and remain subject to any further FIA grid changes.
GRANDE PRÊMIO has detailed how Alonso and Russell’s penalties changed the Singapore starting grid.
Verstappen starts from pole as Ferrari prepares two-car challenge
Verstappen arrives at Sunday’s race after an impressive Singapore weekend.
The Dutchman secured pole for Friday’s sprint qualifying before winning Saturday’s rain-affected race ahead of Hamilton and Leclerc. He subsequently took Grand Prix pole, becoming only the fifth driver in Formula 1 history to reach 50 pole positions.
The result also ended Red Bull’s 13-year wait for a Singapore Grand Prix pole, with Sebastian Vettel having last achieved the feat in 2013.
GRANDE PRÊMIO reported Verstappen’s 50th career pole and its historical significance.
Ferrari, however, has two drivers immediately behind the Red Bull.
Leclerc qualified second after overcoming braking problems, while Hamilton finished third despite struggling with oversteer during Q3.
Hamilton believes Ferrari must use both cars to put Verstappen under pressure during Sunday’s race.
“We could definitely, hopefully work as a team tomorrow to try and hold on to Max and put them under pressure,” Hamilton said.
“I think that’s the only way it’s going to be.”
The complete explanation of Ferrari’s approach to Sunday’s race is available in GRANDE PRÊMIO.
What is at stake in the Singapore Grand Prix?
Kimi Antonelli enters Sunday’s race with a commanding advantage in the Drivers’ Championship after finishing fourth in Saturday’s sprint.
The Mercedes driver has 325 points, 89 ahead of teammate George Russell, who failed to score after crashing out while leading.
Antonelli starts fourth, while Russell faces a recovery race from the back of the grid.
Ferrari also has an opportunity to reduce Mercedes’ lead in the Constructors’ Championship, with Leclerc and Hamilton starting ahead of Antonelli.
Red Bull, meanwhile, has closed to within 11 points of McLaren after Verstappen’s sprint victory and the final-lap collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
The two McLaren drivers start fifth and sixth, looking to recover after Saturday’s incident.
The complete Singapore GP weekend guide is available in GRANDE PRÊMIO, which follows the latest Formula 1 news throughout the Singapore GP weekend.
