The Singapore Grand Prix runs from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October 2026 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. It is a night race, so the Formula 1 sessions start in the late afternoon and finish after dark. This year it is also a Sprint weekend for the first time in Singapore. The Grand Prix starts at 20:00 local time on Sunday.
What time does the Singapore Grand Prix start?
The Singapore Grand Prix starts at 20:00 local time on Sunday 11 October 2026. Gates open at 15:00 on Sunday and close at midnight. This is a Sprint weekend, so the Sprint runs on Saturday at 17:00 and Grand Prix Qualifying follows at 21:00.
Singapore Grand Prix weekend timetable
All times are local Singapore time (UTC+8). Formula 1 sessions are in bold. Press conferences are not included, since they are not open to ticket holders.
Friday 9 October
| Session | Time |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Asia: Practice | 14:05–14:50 |
| F1 Car Presentation | 15:00–16:00 |
| Formula 1: Practice 1 | 16:30–17:30 |
| Formula 1: Sprint Qualifying | 20:30–21:14 |
Saturday 10 October
| Session | Time |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Asia: Qualifying | 15:00–15:30 |
| Formula 1: Sprint (21 laps) | 17:00–17:30 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Asia: Race 1 (12 laps) | 19:45–20:20 |
| Formula 1: Qualifying | 21:00–22:00 |
Sunday 11 October
| Session | Time |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Asia: Race 2 (12 laps) | 15:40–16:15 |
| Formula 1: Drivers’ Parade | 18:00–18:30 |
| Formula 1: National Anthem | 19:44–19:46 |
| Formula 1: Grand Prix (62 laps) | 20:00–22:00 |
Track running starts at 14:05 on Friday, 15:00 on Saturday and 15:40 on Sunday. The last session ends at 21:14 on Friday and at 22:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
Sprint weekend format: which session is which?
The Sprint format has one practice session only. It is on Friday at 16:30. Sprint Qualifying on Friday at 20:30 sets the grid for the Sprint. The Sprint on Saturday at 17:00 is a short race of 21 laps. Grand Prix Qualifying on Saturday at 21:00 then sets the grid for Sunday’s Grand Prix.
Singapore Grand Prix gate opening and closing times
Gate opening times depend on the day and on the zone of your gate. Gates close at midnight every day.
| Day | Gates | Open | Close |
| Friday | Zones 1 and 2 (Gates 1, 2 and 8) | 13:30 | 00:00 |
| Friday | Zone 4 (Gates 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6 and 7) | 14:00 | 00:00 |
| Saturday | All gates | 14:15 | 00:00 |
| Sunday | All gates | 15:00 | 00:00 |
Sunday gates open later than on the other two days. However, the Grand Prix does not start until 20:00, so you still have five hours inside the Circuit Park before the race.
When should you arrive each day?
Friday: Practice 1 starts at 16:30, and Sprint Qualifying starts at 20:30. Arriving by 15:30 gives you time to settle in before the first Formula 1 session.
Saturday: The Sprint is short, at only 30 minutes, and it starts at 17:00. If you want to see it, we recommend you are inside the gates by 16:00. Qualifying is not until 21:00, so there is a long gap between the two sessions.
Sunday: Gates open at 15:00 and the Grand Prix starts at 20:00. The Drivers’ Parade is at 18:00 and the National Anthem is at 19:44. We recommend you are in your zone by 18:00.
Singapore Grand Prix schedule FAQs
1. What time does the Singapore Grand Prix start?
The Grand Prix starts at 20:00 local time on Sunday 11 October 2026. It runs for 62 laps or a maximum of two hours, so it finishes by 22:00.
2. Is the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix a Sprint weekend?
Yes. This is the first Sprint weekend at Marina Bay. Sprint Qualifying is on Friday at 20:30, and the Sprint is on Saturday at 17:00.
3. What time is Qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix?
Grand Prix Qualifying is on Saturday 10 October at 21:00 local time. It runs for one hour.
4. What time do the gates open at the Singapore Grand Prix?
On Friday, gates open at 13:30 for Zones 1 and 2 and at 14:00 for Zone 4. On Saturday, they open at 14:15. On Sunday, they open at 15:00. Gates close at midnight on all three days.
5. What time does the Singapore Grand Prix finish each night?
Friday’s last session ends at 21:14. Saturday and Sunday end at 22:00, and gates stay open until midnight.
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