As Formula 1 prepares to light up the Marina Bay streets again, here’s everything fans need to know heading into the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix — from session timings and weather predictions to how and where to watch.
Schedule
The 2025 Singapore GP weekend takes place from Friday, October 3 to Sunday, October 5, at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. It’s Round 18 of the F1 season.
Below is the planned track schedule (all times local, Singapore Standard Time, UTC+8):
| Session | Date | Time (Local) |
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| Free Practice 1 | Friday, Oct 3 | 17:30 – 18:30 |
| Free Practice 2 | Friday, Oct 3 | 21:00 – 22:00 |
| Free Practice 3 | Saturday, Oct 4 | 17:30 – 18:30 |
| Qualifying | Saturday, Oct 4 | 21:00 – 22:00 |
| Grand Prix (Race) | Sunday, Oct 5 | 20:00 (start) |
Because Singapore is a night race, many sessions occur in the evening and early night, which localizes conveniently for many international viewers.
Weather Forecast & Conditions
Singapore is notoriously unpredictable when it comes to weather, combining torrid heat, high humidity, and tropical downpours. Here’s what is expected for the 2025 race weekend:
Friday, Oct 3 (FP1 & FP2)
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Conditions: Mostly cloudy with a moderate chance of thundery showers, especially earlier in the day.
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Temperatures: Around 30–31 °C, with high humidity.
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Humid heat index may make it feel much hotter — possibly up to 37 °C in cockpit conditions.
Saturday, Oct 4 (FP3 & Qualifying)
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Conditions: Still mostly cloudy. The chance of showers is lower, though early morning or late afternoon rain isn’t ruled out.
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Temperatures: ~29–31 °C during sessions.
Sunday, Oct 5 (Race Day)
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Conditions: Partly cloudy. The forecast suggests minimal rain during the race, though earlier showers might clear before lights-out.
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Temperatures: ~30–33 °C ambient, but with humidity making cockpit conditions tougher.
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Humidity: Likely 70%+ — a physical challenge for drivers given the reduced airflow and confined street circuit layout.
Overall, the weekend is shaping up to be warm, muggy, and with a possibility of showers at vulnerable times. Teams will have to prepare for wet/dry transitions.
TV & Broadcast Information
If you’re looking to catch the Singapore GP live or via streaming, here’s how to do it across regions.
United Kingdom & Ireland
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TV: Sky Sports F1 carries full live coverage.
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Streaming: Sky Go / NOW (for subscribers)
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Highlights: Channel 4 airs race highlights afterward.
United States
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TV: ESPN (cable TV)
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Streaming: ESPN app, F1 TV Pro (if available), Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, etc.
Asia & Singapore
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TV: beIN Sports (Singapore) has live rights.
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Streaming / Local: MediaCorp (Channel 5) offers coverage for Singapore GP under certain arrangements.
Other Territories
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Europe: Country-specific broadcasters (e.g. Sky, Canal+, DAZN, Viaplay, etc.) depending on region.
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Canada: TSN, RDS, CTV etc.
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India: FanCode / F1 TV Pro
Globally, F1 TV Pro remains a fallback option where available — offering live and on-demand access (including alternate views, onboard cameras, etc.).
What to Watch / Tips for Fans
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Be ready for weather swings: With showers possible, late track condition changes could influence strategy heavily.
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Physical strain: Expect driver fitness to be tested — heat + humidity + high concentration = an endurance race.
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Session timing matters: A wet FP1 or FP2 may skew grip levels and tyre usage patterns, influencing the rest of the weekend.
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Global timing is viewer-friendly: Because the Singapore GP is a night race, European viewers get session times that aren’t too early or late — e.g. the race in the UK starts at 1 pm BST.
We will be sharing our updated Singapore Grand Prix preditcions in the coming days but check out our early predictions here.