Sprint qualifying for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix starts today, Friday, October 10, at 20:30 local time at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Drivers must use medium tyres in SQ1 and SQ2. Softs are allowed only for those reaching SQ3, diverging from the flexible choices of regular qualifying.

Segments are shorter and laps limited, so many teams expect a single SQ3 push lap. Execution on out-laps, traffic, and tyre warm-up will likely decide sprint pole.

For UK viewers, coverage begins at 13:30 BST, offering afternoon viewing. Full start times and TV details are confirmed.

Friday’s FP1 ran 10:30–11:30, as covered in the Friday session review. The sprint race follows Saturday 11:00–12:00, with full qualifying 15:00–16:00.

Lights out for the Grand Prix is Sunday, October 11, at 14:00 local time.

The format rewards cars that fire up mediums quickly and manage traffic smartly. Teams must balance tyre life against track evolution in cooler evening conditions.

Singapore remains a marquee night race, demanding precision around unforgiving walls. The build-up to the Singapore GP underscores the heightened stakes across a compressed weekend.

With sprint qualifying tonight, the result will set the sprint grid and frame Saturday’s main qualifying, shaping momentum into Sunday’s race.

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