Singapore Grand Prix 2025: Start time, how to watch F1 and weather forecast

Thankfully for the Australian, his McLaren team-mate and title rival Lando Norris was unable to take much advantage of his error, finishing only seventh to move within 25 points of the lead with seven races remaining this term.

Reigning four-time world champion Verstappen, meanwhile, is now 69 off the pace in third after winning back-to-back races at Monza and on the streets of Baku, leading to suggestions that he could yet spoil McLaren’s hopes. A total of 199 points remain up for grabs, with Norris insisting that Verstappen is now a “genuine” contender to snatch a fifth consecutive drivers’ title.

Piastri will be desperate to reassert some authority heading into another eye-catching street race under the lights at Marina Bay, where repeat winners have been a rarity in recent years and Norris produced a dominant triumph 12 months ago.

For Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, it is a first race since the death of his beloved dog Roscoe, who had been a popular figure in the F1 paddock over the years but passed away last week after contracting pneumonia.

The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, October 5 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The race is due to begin at 1pm BST, which is 8pm local time.

The first practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix takes place from 10:30am BST on Friday morning, followed by FP2 from 2pm BST.

FP3 is at 10:30am BST on Saturday, followed by qualifying at 2pm BST. The race itself is at 1pm BST on Sunday.

The grid order for the Singapore Grand Prix will be decided during qualifying on Saturday. Check back in after that to see how the drivers line up.

TV channel: Every session from the Singapore Grand Prix is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports’ dedicated F1 channel.