Start time of 2026 F1 Singapore Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying today

Find out when Sprint Qualifying starts today at Marina Bay in preparation for the 2026 F1 Singapore Grand Prix Sprint.

By Jake Nichol · Racing News 365

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Sprint qualifying for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix takes place today at the Marina Bay circuit.
The session is scheduled to start at 20:30 local time in Singapore and 13:30 BST.
Drivers must use medium compound tires during SQ1 and SQ2 before switching to soft tires for SQ3.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Sprint qualifying for the 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix takes place today at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The session is scheduled to begin at 20:30 local time in Singapore, which corresponds to 13:30 BST for viewers in the United Kingdom.

The Sprint qualifying format enforces specific tire allocations, requiring drivers to run medium compound tires in SQ1 and SQ2 before moving to soft tires in SQ3. Shorter session segments also typically result in competitors having only a single flying run to contest Sprint pole position.

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Start time of 2026 F1 Singapore Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying today

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