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Singapore GP 2026 Sprint weekend dates, schedule, weather, UK start time and how to watch or stream F1 race at Marina Bay Circuit live on Sky Sports | F1 News

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Formula 1 concludes its Asian triple-header with a Sprint weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix.

A dramatic race in Malaysia last time out saw Max Verstappen secure Red Bull’s first victory of the season, while Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to 84 points over George Russell, who was forced to retire late on with a power unit issue.

Lewis Hamilton produced an impressive recovery drive, charging from 18th to the podium after a strategy gamble failed to pay off in the mixed conditions. The Ferrari driver will be confident of another strong result at the next round in Singapore, where the tight, twisty streets are likely to suit his strengths.

Singapore presents another major test for the drivers and often delivers one of the most exciting qualifying sessions of the season. That is followed by a gruelling race on Sunday, with the circuit’s low average speed meaning the Grand Prix can run close to the two-hour time limit.

The challenge will be even greater this year, with just one practice session on Friday before the drivers head straight into Sprint Qualifying, which will set the grid for Saturday’s 100km Sprint.

F1 Drivers' Championship ahead of Singapore Grand Prix
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F1 Drivers’ Championship ahead of Singapore Grand Prix

Singapore GP track – Marina Bay Street Circuit

The Marina Bay Street Circuit is one of the toughest on the calendar due to the close proximity of the barriers and the series of 90 degree corners and chicanes.

Overtaking is difficult but the best place to make a move is into the left hander at Turn 7 or the back straight towards Turn 16.

Due to the low-speed corners and reliance on traction, plus the high track temperatures, the tyres get punished which opens up strategy options.

Singapore GP weather

There is currently no rain on the forecast for Friday and Saturday’s track action in Singapore but thunderstorms are predicted for the Grand Prix on Sunday, with temperatures between 28C and 33C throughout the week.

When it does rain, it is usually torrential – as proven at the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix which was delayed due to the conditions.

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George Russell won last year’s Singapore Grand Prix

Singapore GP dates, UK start time and Sky Sports F1’s live schedule – practice, qualifying and race

Thursday October 8
11am: Drivers’ Press Conference
2pm: Paddock Uncut

Friday October 9
9am: Singapore GP Practice (session starts at 9.30am)*
11.30am: Team Bosses’ Press Conference
1pm: Singapore GP Sprint Qualifying (session starts at 1.30pm)*

Saturday October 10
9am: Singapore GP Sprint build-up*
10am: Singapore GP SPRINT*
1pm: Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying build-up
2pm: SINGAPORE GP QUALIFYING*
4pm: Ted’s Qualifying Notebook

Sunday October 11
11.30am: Grand Prix Sunday: Singapore GP build-up
1pm: THE SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
3pm: Chequered Flag: Singapore GP reaction
4pm: Ted’s Notebook

*also on Sky Sports Main Event

How to watch or stream the Singapore Grand Prix in the UK and Ireland

Got Sky?

TV: Sky Customers can watch on Sky Sports F1 from Practice on Friday morning to the Singapore Grand Prix itself on Sunday October 11 at 1pm

App: Sky Customers can also watch on the Sky Sports app – with the option to go onboard with any driver!

Not got Sky?

Stream: Non-Sky Customers can stream the action with a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month pass

Live blog: Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the race weekend through our dedicated F1 blog

FREE Highlights: Watch F1 highlights shortly after the chequered flag on the Sky Sports app

How to watch the Singapore GP on mobile with the Sky Sports app

Sky Sports Subscribers can:

  1. Download or open the Sky Sports app
  2. Head to the ‘Live’ section at 11.30am for build-up on Sunday, ahead of lights out at 1am
  3. Tap on the Sky Sports F1 channel
  4. Sign in with your Sky iD (*you’ll only need to do this once)

*Sky iD help: How to find or create your Sky iD

What is NOW?

NOW is an instant streaming service offering access to all 12 Sky Sports channels, every Sky Sports+ stream, and much more.

It’s an app, so customers can sign up and stream instantly across over 60 devices. It offers contract-free membership options, so customers can cancel anytime!

You can choose between a Month or Day Membership. See the latest NOW membership prices.

More information about NOW can be found here.

Formula 1 heads straight to Singapore for the last Sprint weekend of the season with track action starting this Friday, live on Sky Sports F1. Stream Sky Sports with NOW – no contract, cancel anytime

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Manchester City: Senior football figures concerned club could play in Champions League next season

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BBC Sport has spoken to a number of senior figures with the game in recent days who are concerned about prospect of City qualifying for the Champions League next season.

The feeling is that if City do not win their appeal and are therefore handed a strong sanction, then being allowed to compete alongside Europe’s elite, and receiving the financial rewards which come with it, would not be acceptable.

The immediate issue surrounds the Uefa licence, which every club needs in order to play in Europe.

One source said the issue of City’s licence “had been raised” and that a solution “would require the sort of joined up thinking that’s been a bit lacking so far”.

The licences are issued by the Football Association, though the process itself is delegated to the Premier League.

The licences are based upon current information which does not take into account sanctions or breaches related to historical offences.

If a club fulfils all minimum criteria required for admission, the licence cannot be refused.

The key reasons a club may fail relate to overdue payables to other teams, players or outstanding tax liabilities.

Match-fixing convictions within the last 10 years, or a integrity conflict related to multi-club ownership, are considered but would not apply to City.

A source added that “licences are awarded on the basis of current financial performance, so the grounds to refuse one are unclear”.

If the verdict is upheld by the appeal board is it likely City will face severe sanctions, which could include heavy points deductions, a large fine and transfer embargos.

The sanctioning hearing, which will determine the level of punishment City must face, is yet to be scheduled.

While a points deduction could rule City out of qualifying by league position, it might still be achieved through cup competitions.

Expelling City from the Premier League immediately is also an option which remains on the table.

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Could Manchester City be expelled from the Premier League?

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A panel of BBC Sport correspondents explore what sanctions Manchester City could face after being found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.

WATCH MORE: Your Manchester City questions answered by the experts

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Leicester Tigers hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas forced to retire

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Leicester Tigers hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas has been forced to retire immediately on medical grounds.

The 23-year-old joined Tigers ahead of the 2023-24 season and made 33 appearances.

The Prem club did not disclose the nature of Theobald-Thomas’s injury, but said that they and the Rugby Players’ Association will “continue to support Finn as he begins the transition into retirement”.

“It’s difficult to put into words what rugby has meant to me,” Theobald-Thomas wrote on Instagram.

“This isn’t how I imagined my career ending, and having something I’ve worked towards and loved for so much of my life taken out of my hands is incredibly difficult to accept.

“But when I look back, a kid from Bradmore lived the dream of playing for his boy hood rugby club, I feel nothing but pride and gratitude. Rugby has given me some of the best moments of my life, friendships that will last forever, and memories I’ll carry with me long after I’ve stopped playing.”

Tigers head coach Geoff Parling said: “I’m gutted with this news of Finn’s retirement from rugby, both from a team point of view and for him personally to have such a promising rugby journey cut short.”

“He is a loveable bloke who is exactly the type of character you’d want to be around, unselfish and fully invested in the team. We’ll miss him and he knows that he’ll always be part of this team.”

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