Round 18 of the 2025 Formula 1 season gets underway this weekend, here\u2019s everything you need to know about the Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. <\/p>\n
After a difficult weekend for McLaren<\/a> in Azerbaijan, the team will be hoping for a better performance in Singapore with the constructors\u2019 championship now in their sights.<\/p>\n Championship leader Oscar Piastri<\/a> crashed out on the first lap around Baku, just moments after a false start at the beginning of the race.<\/p>\n All eyes were on Lando Norris<\/a>, who faced a prime opportunity to close the gap to his teammate in the championship, but ultimately, the Brit struggled for pace and finished seventh.<\/p>\n Max Verstappen<\/a> displayed a faultless performance in Azerbaijan, matching Lewis Hamilton\u2019s<\/a> record for the most career grand slams in modern F1 history<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Dutchman heads into the weekend off the back of winning his debut GT3 race at the Nurburgring last Sunday. <\/p>\n Speculation continues to grow around the six remaining available seats for the 2026 grid<\/a>, including George Russell\u2019s future at Mercedes, after the Brit is still yet to sign his contract for next season.<\/p>\n Read More: George Russell now wants \u2018special\u2019 Kimi Antonelli clause in his new Mercedes contract<\/a><\/p>\n When is the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix? Full weekend schedule, including UK times for the race, qualifying and practice<\/p>\n The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix<\/a> is set to take place between the 3rd and 5th October, with the main grand prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit taking place on Sunday 5th October at 8pm (track time) or 1pm (UK time).<\/p>\n Friday 3rd October to Sunday 5th October The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix can be watched live on Sky Sports Main Event, with all additional coverage, including practice and qualifying, available on the Sky Sports F1 channel. NowTV customers with the Sky Sports package can also watch the race and all additional coverage live.<\/p>\n Free to watch highlights of the race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit are available to watch at 5.30pm on Channel 4.<\/p>\n What is the weather for the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix at Baku?<\/p>\n The Singapore Grand Prix is one of the warmest on the 2025 calendar, rivalling temperatures in Bahrain and Qatar. Temperatures are forecast to reach highs of 35\u00b0C although thundery showers could reduce the high levels of humidity.<\/p>\n Friday 3 October \u2013 FP1 & FP2: Thundery showers could impact both Friday\u2019s practice sessions, with the chance of rain increasing from 27% to 40% between the two hours. Temperatures are forecast to reach 30\u00b0C during FP1, but will cool to 27\u00b0C for the later practice. <\/p>\n Saturday 4 October \u2013 FP3 & Qualifying: Saturday\u2019s practice and qualifying sessions are forecast to be dry, with minimal chances of rain. Temperatures will remain similar to Friday\u2019s practice sessions, but humidity will be slightly lower.<\/p>\n Sunday 5 October \u2013 Race: Thundery showers are forecast throughout Sunday ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, but should clear in time for the race. Temperatures are forecast to be 28\u00b0C, but should feel about nine degrees warmer. <\/p>\n What is the Pirelli tyre allocation for the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix?<\/p>\n Pirelli have opted to make no changes to the tyre compounds that they brought to the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, with the C3 as the Hard, C4 Medium and C5 Soft. <\/p>\n The tyre supplier revealed they had chosen not to take a step softer tyre, using the new C6s due to the high temperatures creating overheating issues, which can degrade tyres faster.<\/p>\n It is expected that the medium and hard tyres will be used during the race, although there is potential to see the C5 soft tyres if there is a late safety car. <\/p>\n Where is the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix held?<\/p>\n The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix is held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, a 4.940\u00a0km (3.070\u00a0mi) track around the harbour. <\/p>\n The track has hosted the grand prix since 2008 and held the first-ever Formula 1 night race. There have been several unforgettable moments at the Singapore Grand Prix<\/a>, a race which has seen at least one safety car in every event bar last year\u2019s grand prix.<\/p>\n Who won the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix?<\/p>\n Lando Norris won the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix after a strong performance all weekend. The Brit took pole position before defending from Verstappen during the first lap to bring home his third career victory. <\/p>\n His lead nearly came to a premature end on lap 30 when a small error nearly saw him crash his McLaren into the barriers.<\/p>\n Verstappen retained second place but finished 20 seconds behind Norris, with Piastri making a charge from fifth place to third before the end of the race. <\/p>\n
\n Friday 3rd October 09:30 1st Practice Friday 3rd October 13:00 2nd Practice Saturday 4th October 09:30 3rd Practice Saturday 4th October 13:00 1st Qualifying Saturday 4th October 13:25 2nd Qualifying Saturday 4th October 13:48 3rd Qualifying Sunday 5th October 12:00 Race How to watch the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix, including free highlights<\/p>\n