Singapore Grand Prix 2026
Formula 1's original night race. The dazzling Marina Bay Street Circuit, illuminated by over 1,500 floodlights, creates one of the most visually stunning sporting events in the world.
Race Information
Marina Bay Street Circuit
Marina Bay, Singapore
62
4.940 km
2008
Lewis Hamilton (1:35.867, 2023)
About Marina Bay Street Circuit
The Marina Bay Street Circuit made history in 2008 as Formula 1's first ever night race, and the concept proved to be a masterstroke. Racing under floodlights in the heart of Singapore's stunning financial district creates one of the most visually spectacular events in all of sport. The circuit passes by iconic landmarks including the Marina Bay Sands hotel, the Singapore Flyer observation wheel, and the colonial-era Padang cricket ground, with more than 1,500 light projectors illuminating every inch of the track.
The circuit layout is demanding and physical, featuring 19 corners across its 4.940-kilometre lap. The combination of high humidity, temperatures above 30°C, and the relentlessly bumpy street surface makes the Singapore Grand Prix one of the most physically exhausting races of the season, often approaching the two-hour time limit. Drivers frequently lose several kilograms of body weight during the race, and concentration lapses in the closing stages can prove costly given the unforgiving proximity of the concrete barriers.
The race was modified for 2023 with a revised layout that removed several of the slower chicanes and improved the flow of the circuit, while retaining the character that makes it special. Safety cars are common due to the nature of street racing, and strategic decisions during these periods often decide the outcome. The Singapore Grand Prix consistently delivers exciting racing and has become one of the most prestigious events on the calendar, with teams and sponsors using the weekend for major hospitality programmes that take advantage of the city's world-class dining and entertainment scene.
How to Watch the Singapore Grand Prix
In the UK, the Singapore Grand Prix is broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with streaming via Sky Go and NOW TV. The eight-hour time difference means the race starts in the early afternoon UK time despite being a night race locally.
Channel 4 provides extended highlights. Check our TV schedule page for session times.
International viewers can watch via F1 TV Pro, ESPN (USA), and other regional broadcasters.
Previous Winners
| Year | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2024 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2023 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari |
| 2022 | Sergio Pérez | Red Bull Racing |
| 2019 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari |