Start Time: October 5, 2025, 12:00 UTC+0
Location: Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore
Formula 1’s crown jewel night race ignites Singapore’s glittering skyline as the Marina Bay Street Circuit hosts a pivotal championship showdown. Reigning victor Lando Norris (McLaren) defends his 2024 triumph against a resurgent Max Verstappen (Red Bull), whose back-to-back wins threaten to disrupt McLaren’s title charge. With humidity soaring above 80% and cockpit temperatures hitting 60°C, drivers battle physical extremes while threading 4.94km of floodlit urban canyons—where unforgiving walls punish the slightest error. The circuit’s four DRS zones promise explosive slipstream duels, but tyre strategy reigns supreme: Pirelli’s softest C5 rubber faces thermal torture on newly resurfaced sections, forcing teams into high-stakes one-stop gambles. For Oscar Piastri (McLaren), leading the standings by 25 points, this is a chance to solidify his legacy; for Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), it’s a shot at matching Vettel’s record fifth win. Under Southeast Asia’s monsoon-threatened skies, expect heart-stopping bravery, strategic chaos, and a battle where title dreams collide with concrete reality.
Date Start Time Session
Oct 3 (Fri) 9:30 F1 Practice 1
Oct 3 (Fri) 13:00 F1 Practice 2
Oct 4 (Sat) 9:30 F1 Practice 3
Oct 4 (Sat) 13:00 F1 Qualifying
Oct 5 (Sun) 10:00 F1 Drivers’ Parade
Oct 5 (Sun) 12:00 F1 Grand Prix
Oct 3 (Fri) 11:00 F1 Academy Qualifying
Oct 4 (Sat) 7:00 F1 Academy Race 1
Oct 5 (Sun) 7:25 F1 Academy Race 2
Oct 4 (Sat) 5:45 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia R1
Oct 5 (Sun) 8:40 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia R2
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