McLaren is determined to bounce back from a disappointing performance in Azerbaijan as the Formula 1 team prepares for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix. The reigning champions, who have been dominant this season, managed to secure only six points in Baku, with Lando Norris finishing in seventh place and Oscar Piastri crashing out on the first lap. This marked only the second time McLaren has failed to reach the podium in 2025, following their performance in the Canadian Grand Prix earlier in the year.
Despite the setback, McLaren remains a strong contender for the constructors’ title. The team could potentially clinch the championship this weekend in Singapore, which would tie Red Bull’s record of securing the title with six races remaining. However, the drivers’ title is still up for grabs, making the Singapore GP a crucial event for both drivers and the team.
Where to Watch the F1 Singapore GP
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action on Sky Sports, with live coverage also available via Now TV. Highlights will be shown on Channel 4. In the United States, the race will be broadcast on ESPN. For international viewers, the following platforms offer coverage:
Europe:
– Austria: Servus TV / ORF
– Belgium: RTBF / Play Sports
– Croatia: Sport Klub
– Czech Republic: Nova
– Denmark: TV3+ / Viaplay
– Estonia: Go3 Estonia / TV3
– Finland: Viaplay
– France: Canal+
– Germany: Sky Sports
– Greece: ANT1 / ANT1+
– Hungary: M4
– Italy: Sky Sports
– Netherlands: Viaplay
– Norway: V sport 1 / Viaplay
– Poland: Eleven Sports
– Portugal: DAZN
– Spain: DAZN
– Sweden: Viaplay
– Switzerland: SRF / RSI / RTS
– UK: Sky Sports
Americas:
– USA: ESPN Network
– Canada: RDS / RDS2 / TSN / Noovo
– Latin America: ESPN
Asia:
– China: Shanghai TV / Guangdong Television Channel / Tencent
– India: FanCode / TATA Play FanCode Sports
– Japan: Fuji TV / DAZN
– Malaysia: beIN SPORTS
– Indonesia: beIN SPORTS
– Singapore: beIN SPORTS
– Thailand: beIN SPORTS
– Vietnam: K+
Oceania:
– Australia: Fox Sports / Foxtel / Kayo
– New Zealand: Sky
Africa:
– Africa: SuperSport
How to Follow the F1 Singapore GP Live
For real-time updates, PasarModern.com will provide live commentary starting with media sessions on Thursday. There will be live text coverage of both Friday practice sessions, followed by final practice and qualifying on Saturday, and the grand prix itself on Sunday.
F1 Singapore GP Schedule
The schedule for the Singapore Grand Prix is as follows:
Practice 1
– Singapore: 17:30–18:30
– BST: 10:30–11:30
– PST: 02:30–03:30
– ET: 05:30–06:30
– JST: 18:30–19:30
– CST: 04:30–05:30
Practice 2
– Singapore: 21:00–22:00
– BST: 14:00–15:00
– PST: 06:00–07:00
– ET: 09:00–10:00
– JST: 22:00–23:00
– CST: 08:00–09:00
Practice 3
– Singapore: 17:30–18:30
– BST: 10:30–11:30
– PST: 02:30–03:30
– ET: 05:30–06:30
– JST: 18:30–19:30
– CST: 04:30–05:30
Qualifying
– Singapore: 21:00–22:00
– BST: 14:00–15:00
– PST: 06:00–07:00
– ET: 09:00–10:00
– JST: 22:00–23:00
– CST: 08:00–09:00
Singapore Grand Prix
– Singapore: 20:00
– BST: 13:00
– PST: 05:00
– ET: 08:00
– JST: 21:00
– CST: 07:00
Weather Forecast for the F1 Singapore GP
Friday, 3 October: Practice 1 and 2
Conditions are expected to be challenging, with thundery showers and light winds forecasted. Temperatures will hover around 30°C, with humidity at 66%. These conditions are likely to persist into FP2, with temperatures not dropping below 27°C.
Saturday, 4 October: Practice 3 and Qualifying
FP3 is expected to be wet, with temperatures around 29°C. Conditions should dry up by qualifying, where it will be cloudy with light winds.
Sunday, 5 October: Race
By race day, the worst weather is expected to have passed. Rain showers are predicted in the early morning and mid-afternoon, but the race should take place in dry and cloudy conditions. Temperatures will be in the high 20s with humidity levels reaching up to 76%.
Key Facts About the F1 Singapore GP
When was the first Singapore Grand Prix?
Singapore made its debut on the F1 calendar in 2008 and has remained a fixture ever since, except during the 2020 and 2021 seasons affected by the pandemic. The race has always taken place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The first grand prix was won by Fernando Alonso, who later became infamous for the Crashgate incident.
Who holds the lap record?
Daniel Ricciardo currently holds the lap record at Marina Bay Street Circuit, set in 2024 with a time of 1m34.486s. This is approximately seven seconds faster than the previous record set by Kevin Magnussen in 2018. The improvement came after four corners were removed and replaced with a long straight between Turns 15 and 16.
Who won the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix?
Lando Norris secured victory in the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, dominating from pole position ahead of Max Verstappen and his teammate Oscar Piastri.
F1 2025 Drivers’ Standings
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 324 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 299 |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 255 |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | 212 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 165 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 121 |
| 7 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 78 |
| 8 | Alex Albon | Williams | 70 |
| 9 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | 39 |
| 10 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber | 37 |
| 11 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 32 |
| 12 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 31 |
| 13 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 30 |
| 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 30 |
| 15 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 28 |
| 16 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 20 |
| 17 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull | 20 |
| 18 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber | 18 |
| 19 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 16 |
| 20 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 0 |
| 21 | Jack Doohan | Alpine | 0 |
F1 2025 Constructors’ Standings
| Position | Constructor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 623 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 290 |
| 3 | Ferrari | 286 |
| 4 | Red Bull | 272 |
| 5 | Williams | 101 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 72 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 62 |
| 8 | Sauber | 55 |
| 9 | Haas | 44 |
| 10 | Alpine | 20 |



