Formula 1 concludes its Asian triple-header with a Sprint weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix.
A dramatic race in Malaysia last time out saw Max Verstappen secure Red Bull’s first victory of the season, while Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to 84 points over George Russell, who was forced to retire late on with a power unit issue.
Lewis Hamilton produced an impressive recovery drive, charging from 18th to the podium after a strategy gamble failed to pay off in the mixed conditions. The Ferrari driver will be confident of another strong result at the next round in Singapore, where the tight, twisty streets are likely to suit his strengths.
Singapore presents another major test for the drivers and often delivers one of the most exciting qualifying sessions of the season. That is followed by a gruelling race on Sunday, with the circuit’s low average speed meaning the Grand Prix can run close to the two-hour time limit.
The challenge will be even greater this year, with just one practice session on Friday before the drivers head straight into Sprint Qualifying, which will set the grid for Saturday’s 100km Sprint.
F1 Drivers’ Championship ahead of Singapore Grand Prix
Singapore GP track – Marina Bay Street Circuit
The Marina Bay Street Circuit is one of the toughest on the calendar due to the close proximity of the barriers and the series of 90 degree corners and chicanes.
Overtaking is difficult but the best place to make a move is into the left hander at Turn 7 or the back straight towards Turn 16.
Due to the low-speed corners and reliance on traction, plus the high track temperatures, the tyres get punished which opens up strategy options.
Singapore GP weather
There is currently no rain on the forecast for Friday and Saturday’s track action in Singapore but thunderstorms are predicted for the Grand Prix on Sunday, with temperatures between 28C and 33C throughout the week.
When it does rain, it is usually torrential – as proven at the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix which was delayed due to the conditions.
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Singapore GP dates, UK start time and Sky Sports F1’s live schedule – practice, qualifying and race
Thursday October 8
11am: Drivers’ Press Conference
2pm: Paddock Uncut
Friday October 9
9am: Singapore GP Practice (session starts at 9.30am)*
11.30am: Team Bosses’ Press Conference
1pm: Singapore GP Sprint Qualifying (session starts at 1.30pm)*
Saturday October 10
9am: Singapore GP Sprint build-up*
10am: Singapore GP SPRINT*
1pm: Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying build-up
2pm: SINGAPORE GP QUALIFYING*
4pm: Ted’s Qualifying Notebook
Sunday October 11
11.30am: Grand Prix Sunday: Singapore GP build-up
1pm: THE SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
3pm: Chequered Flag: Singapore GP reaction
4pm: Ted’s Notebook
*also on Sky Sports Main Event
How to watch or stream the Singapore Grand Prix in the UK and Ireland
Got Sky?
TV: Sky Customers can watch on Sky Sports F1 from Practice on Friday morning to the Singapore Grand Prix itself on Sunday October 11 at 1pm
App: Sky Customers can also watch on the Sky Sports app – with the option to go onboard with any driver!
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Stream: Non-Sky Customers can stream the action with a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month pass
Live blog: Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the race weekend through our dedicated F1 blog
FREE Highlights: Watch F1 highlights shortly after the chequered flag on the Sky Sports app
How to watch the Singapore GP on mobile with the Sky Sports app
Sky Sports Subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app
- Head to the ‘Live’ section at 11.30am for build-up on Sunday, ahead of lights out at 1am
- Tap on the Sky Sports F1 channel
- Sign in with your Sky iD (*you’ll only need to do this once)
*Sky iD help: How to find or create your Sky iD
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Formula 1 heads straight to Singapore for the last Sprint weekend of the season with track action starting this Friday, live on Sky Sports F1. Stream Sky Sports with NOW – no contract, cancel anytime