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Formula 1 is back under the lights in Singapore, but this time the build-up to the famous Marina Bay night race comes with a hazy backdrop. Views of Singapore’s haze-shrouded city skyline have emerged ahead of the Grand Prix. Friday, October 9, begins the action with Free Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying.
This is also Singapore’s first-ever F1 Sprint weekend. Away from the track, drivers are bringing special helmet designs inspired by local culture, while Audi has introduced a one-off livery for the occasion. The haze remains another talking point, although the FIA has said the race is not expected to be affected.
F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026: Race Time Today
| Session | Date | Singapore Time (SGT) | India (IST) | UK (BST) | USA (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Friday, Oct 9 | 4:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 9:30 AM | 4:30 AM |
| Sprint Qualifying | Friday, Oct 9 | 8:30 PM | 6:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| Sprint | Saturday, Oct 10 | 5:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| Grand Prix Qualifying | Saturday, Oct 10 | 9:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| Singapore Grand Prix | Sunday, Oct 11 | 8:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
Note: USA timings are in Eastern Time (ET). The UK is on British Summer Time (BST) on these dates.
Where To Watch F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026 Live
F1 fans can follow the weekend through the following broadcasters and streaming platforms, depending on their location.
- India: FanCode and TATA Play FanCode Sports.
- United States: Apple TV.
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports F1, with streaming through Sky Go and NOW.
F1 Singapore GP 2026: Special Helmets To Watch Out For
Alex Albon: The Williams driver has unveiled a durian-inspired helmet, paying tribute to Singapore’s famously spiky fruit. The design also features his personal branding and a Marina Bay Sands reference.
Alex Albon’s special helmets never disappoint 🔥
— The Race (@wearetherace) October 7, 2026
Oscar Piastri: The McLaren driver has a helmet inspired by Peranakan beadwork, with a turquoise base and decorative floral motifs. The design draws on a traditional local craft.
the artists that worked on oscar’s special singapore helmet talks us through the design and the history behind peranakan beadwork! the helmet is made out of 350k beads and it took 2 months to make, with the artists working 12h/day. a true masterpice 🫶🏻
— are 🐝 (@ninetyone) October 8, 2026
Lando Norris: Norris has opted for an iridescent purple-and-blue design with exposed-carbon detailing.
An unreal Singapore helmet for @LandoNorris this weekend 🪷 a special one celebrating Peranakan artists and culture 👏
— LN⁴ (@LN4) October 8, 2026
George Russell: Russell’s reflective electric-blue helmet supports the Blue Marine Foundation.
First look at our Singapore GP lids for the weekend 💜😮💨
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) October 8, 2026
Russell faces a challenging weekend after Mercedes confirmed that he has exhausted his permitted engine allocation. The resulting penalty means he is set to start Sunday’s Grand Prix from the back of the grid, although it does not apply to Saturday’s Sprint.
Where to watch F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026 race worldwide?
- Africa: SuperSport
- Albania: DigitAlb
- Armenia: FastSports
- Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
- Austria: Hello TV, ORF, Sky
- Azerbaijan: Sports Azerbaijan
- Belgium: RTBF, Play Sports
- Bosnia: Arena Sport
- Brazil: TV Globo, sportv
- Bulgaria: New TV
- Cambodia: beIN SPORTS
- Canada: RDS, RDS 2, TSN, Noovo
- Caribbean: Rush Sports
- China: Shanghai TV, Guandong Television Channel, Tencent
- Chinese Taipei: Videoland, ELTA
- Croatia: RTL
- Cyprus: OmegaTV
- Czech Republic and Slovakia: Nova
- Denmark: TV3, Viaplay
- Estonia: Go3 Estonia, TV3
- Eurasia: Setanta Sports
- Finland: Viaplay
- France: Canal+
- Germany: Sky Germany, RTL
- Greece: ANT1, ANT1+
- Hong Kong: beIN SPORTS, Now Sports 1 & 2
- Hungary: M4 (MTVA Sports Channel)
- Iceland: Viaplay
- India: FanCode, TATA Play FanCode Sports
- Indonesia: beIN SPORTS
- In-Ship & In-Flight: Sport 24, Sport 24 Extra
- Israel: Sport 5
- Italy: Sky Italia
- Japan: Fuji TV
- Kosovo: Arena Sport, Artmotion Kosovo
- Laos: beIN SPORTS
- Latin America: ESPN
- Latvia: Go3 Latvia, TV3
- Lithuania: Go3 Lithuania, TV3
- Luxembourg: RTL Télé Luxembourg
- Macedonia: Sports Club
- Malaysia and Brunei: beIN SPORTS
- Malta: PBS Malta
- MENA: beIN Sports
- Mexico: TUDN, Sky Sports, Izzi
- Montenegro: Arena Sport
- Myanmar: Canal+ Sports, Canal+ ACTION
- Netherlands: Viaplay
- New Zealand: Sky NZ
- Norway: V sport 1, Viaplay
- Papua New Guinea & Pacific Islands: TVWAN Sports
- Philippines: beIN SPORTS
- Poland: Eleven Sports
- Portugal: DAZN
- Romania: Antenna
- Serbia: Arena Sport
- Singapore: beIN SPORTS
- Slovenia: Kanal A, VOYO
- South Korea: Coupang Play
- Spain and Andorra: DAZN
- Sweden: Viaplay
- Switzerland: SRF, RSI, RTS, Sky
- Thailand: beIN SPORTS
- Turkey: beIN SPORTS
- Ukraine: Setanta Ukraine
- United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland: Sky Sports, Channel 4
- USA: Apple TV
- Vietnam: TV360