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<\/p>\nSingapore in October means the floodlights are being illuminated at Marina Bay for Formula 1, and this year the city is pushing hard to give fans everything they need to have an unforgettable experience. While the race weekend begins on Friday, 9 October, the festivities begin much sooner.<\/p>\n
Drivers will meet fans in malls, hotels and bars around the areas of Orchard Road, Clarke Quay, and Sentosa, and there are lots of other pop-ups and parties for F1 fans to sink their teeth into. If you’re flying in to Singapore this week for the F1 or just want to know when and where to meet your favourite drivers, here’s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n
When does the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix take place?<\/p>\n
For the first time in the history of the Singapore Grand Prix, it’s a sprint weekend. This changes up what the weekend looks like for fans, with Friday boasting just one practice session before sprint qualifying. Saturday enjoys the sprint race followed by qualifying for the grand prix, and Sunday will host the main race.<\/p>\n
Here’s the full breakdown in local time:<\/p>\n
Free Practice 1: Friday, 9 October, 4:30pm\u20135:30pm
\nSprint Qualifying: Friday, 9 October, 8:30pm\u20139:14pm
\nSprint Race: Saturday, 10 October, 5:00pm\u20135:30pm
\nGrand\u00a0Prix Qualifying: Saturday, 10 October, 9:00pm\u201310:00pm
\nGrand\u00a0Prix (62 laps, 4.927km circuit): Sunday, 11 October, 8:00pm\u201310:00pm
\nDrivers’ Parade: Sunday, 11 October, 6:00pm\u20136:30pm
\nNational Anthem: Sunday, 11\u00a0October, 7:44pm\u20137:46pm, ahead of lights out<\/p>\n
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team<\/p>\n
Photo by: Zak Mauger \/ LAT Images via Getty Images<\/p>\n
Where to meet the drivers before race day<\/p>\n
The drivers will be spread across the area, so make sure to plan accordingly.<\/p>\n
October 6:<\/p>\n
Alex Albon<\/a>, Quadrant Pop-up, 7:30pm – Bugis+ Atrium Level 2, 201 Victoria Street October 7:<\/p>\n Oscar\u00a0Piastri<\/a> and Zak Brown, McLaren<\/a> Racing Live – Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands (a 75-minute stage conversation, tickets from S$78) October 8:<\/p>\n Tzuyu of Twice, Williams Fan Zone, 11:30am – Marina Square, Central Atrium Level 2 Pop-ups, brand\u00a0activations and where to hang out all week There will be plenty of brands enjoying the lead up to the race with some even running well into October.<\/p>\n Vetreska Circuit Collection, October 3\u201311 – ION2, ION Orchard Food, drinks, and where the parties are happening<\/p>\n Race week in Singapore isn’t just about catching a glimpse of a driver. It’s also about where to eat and drink while you do it.<\/p>\n Pole Position Pours at Brewlander x Four Points by Sheraton, through October 12 –\u00a0The Best Brew, Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview Singapore enjoyed attendance of over 300,000 over the race weekend last year and is hoping to top that this year. And with this many people descending on the city, brands, drivers and teams will be doing everything they can to make it a week to remember.<\/p>\n We want your opinion!<\/p>\n What would you like to see on Motorsport.com?<\/p>\n
\nOllie\u00a0Bearman, Vetreska Circuit Collection Pop-up, 4pm\u20136pm – ION2, ION Orchard, outside Louis Vuitton (Bearman is Vetreska’s global brand partner and will join a pet fashion runway alongside the Q&A)
\nIsack Hadjar<\/a>, Devialet – Devialet boutique, Grand Hyatt Singapore<\/p>\n
\nCharles\u00a0Leclerc<\/a>, Puma 313@Somerset, then Ray-Ban’s Beyond The Track at 5pm, CQ @ Clarke Quay
\nLando Norris<\/a>, Puma\u00a0VivoCity – 1 HarbourFront Walk
\nFernando\u00a0Alonso<\/a>, Breitling x Aston Martin F1 Pop-up, 5pm – Raffles City Shopping Centre
\nLiam Lawson<\/a> and\u00a0Arvid Lindblad<\/a>, The Trackside, 6pm – ION Orchard
\nLiam Lawson and\u00a0Arvid Lindblad, Festival of Thrills meet-and-greet – Weave, Basement 1, Resorts World Sentosa (joined by team principal Alan Permane and CEO Peter Bayer)
\nNico Hulkenberg<\/a> and Gabriel Bortoleto<\/a>, Off The Grid by Adidas and Audi<\/a> – Funan, 107 North Bridge Road
\nAlex\u00a0Albon, Williams<\/a> Fan Zone, 8:30pm – Marina Square, Central Atrium Level 2<\/p>\n
\nSergio\u00a0P\u00e9rez, Zhou Guanyu<\/a>, plus Thai stars Fourth Nattawat and Pond Naravit, Tommy Hilfiger x Cadillac Pop-up, 1:30pm – Paragon, Level 1 Main Atrium
\nZhou\u00a0Guanyu, Jim Beam x Cadillac F1 Watch Party – Chijmes Main Lawn
\nGeorge Russell<\/a> and\u00a0Kimi Antonelli – Adidas Brand Centre Orchard<\/p>\n
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\n+44 Marina Spaceport by Lewis Hamilton<\/a>, October 5\u201311 – The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
\nQuadrant x Alex\u00a0Albon, October 6\u201311 – Bugis+ Atrium Level 2
\nPuma’s The Speed Station, October 6\u201311 – 313@Somerset
\nRacing Bulls<\/a> Show Car, through October 12 – Weave, Resorts World\u00a0Sentosa
\nF1 Exhibition, through October 18 – Gardens by the Bay\u00a0MRT Plaza
\nRay-Ban’s Beyond The Track, October 1\u201314 –\u00a0CQ @ Clarke Quay
\nTommy Hilfiger x Cadillac Pop-up, October 1\u201311, 10am\u201310pm – Paragon
\nThe\u00a0Trackside by Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, October 1\u201311, 10am\u201310pm – ION Orchard
\nDisney x Formula 1 Pop-up at\u00a0Miniso, through October 11 – Orchard Central
\nAdidas x\u00a0Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, through October 12 – Adidas Brand Centre Orchard and Raffles City
\nOff The Grid by Adidas and Audi, through October 11 –\u00a0Funan<\/p>\n
\nQT Singapore’s Grand\u00a0Prix Weekend, October 8\u201311 – QT Singapore, Hong Kong Street
\nRace Week at\u00a0C\u00e9 La Vi, October 8 and 10 – Marina Bay Sands Hotel Tower 3
\nJungle Ballroom Apex: Alan Dixon Live in Singapore, October 10, 9pm – Mondrian Singapore\u00a0Duxton
\nJim Beam x Cadillac F1 Watch Party, October 9\u201311, 4pm\u201311pm –\u00a0Chijmes Main Lawn
\nMo\u00ebt & Chandon Official F1 After Party at Amber Lounge, October 10 and 11 – Clifford Pier
\nSingapore Grand\u00a0Prix Race Viewing with Chivas Regal, October 11, 7pm (RSVP required) – ARFC Woodleigh, PUB Recreation Club, 48 Woodleigh Park
\nChivas Regal Presents\u00a0Nervo at HighHouse, October 11, from 10:30pm (Nervo on at midnight) – 1 Raffles Place<\/p>\n