The 2025 Formula 1 season continues under the lights at Marina Bay from 3–5 October for the Singapore Grand Prix. Oscar Piastri arrives in Asia looking to bounce back after crashing out in Baku, where Max Verstappen stormed to victory and reignited Red Bull’s challenge.
Piastri still leads the drivers’ standings by 25 points from McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, with Verstappen 69 points adrift in third. With seven races remaining, the pressure is mounting as the title battle intensifies.
Race and Session Times (BST)
The main Grand Prix begins at 13:00 BST on Sunday, 5 October.
Friday, 3 October:
First Practice: 10:30–11:30
Second Practice: 14:00–15:00
Saturday, 4 October:
Third Practice: 10:30–11:30
Qualifying: 14:00–15:00
Sunday, 5 October:
Race: 13:00
Weather Forecast
Formula 1’s governing body has issued its first ever “heat hazard” warning for the Singapore Grand Prix, with Sunday’s 62-lap race expected to run in sweltering 31°C conditions. Drivers will have the option to wear FIA-approved cooling vests to combat the extreme humidity.
Practice sessions on Friday could be hit by rain and thunderstorms, though conditions are forecast to improve across the weekend. Qualifying and the race should be dry, albeit with the trademark Marina Bay heat and humidity making this one of the toughest challenges of the season.
McLaren on the Brink of the Constructors’ Crown
Singapore offers McLaren their second chance to clinch back-to-back Constructors’ Championships after falling short in Baku. To seal the title for a 10th time, the team need to score just 13 points.
Even if McLaren fall short, Mercedes would have to outscore them by 31 points and Ferrari by 35 to keep the championship alive. With Piastri and Norris firmly in control of the drivers’ standings, McLaren’s dominance looks set to be confirmed under the Marina Bay lights.
Track Facts
Marina Bay is the original Formula 1 night race and one of the most physically demanding circuits on the calendar. Its 23 corners test both driver stamina and car reliability, while the narrow walls leave no margin for error. With a mix of tight street sections and high-downforce demands, strategy and tyre management will play a pivotal role in determining who comes out on top in Singapore.
