F1 Singapore GP qualifying – Start time, how to watch, & more

Formula 1 returns this weekend with the Singapore Grand Prix, where all eyes will be on the championship-leading squad McLaren after a disappointing Azerbaijan weekend.

The British outfit scored just six points through Lando Norris’ seventh-place finish as Oscar Piastri, who tops the drivers’ standings, crashed out on lap one.

Max Verstappen was the driver to profit as the Red Bull star scored a second win on the bounce, leading to belief that the reigning champion is now in the title battle.

That is despite a 69-point gap between him and Piastri, with Norris sandwiched between them, but with 199 left available it is still all to play for.

Some say this weekend will be crucial for Verstappen’s chances, while McLaren also has a chance to seal the constructors’ crown should it score just 13 points in Singapore.

So here is how to watch all of the action, starting with qualifying. 

When is qualifying for the F1 Singapore Grand Prix?

Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB20, lead the field away for the start

Photo by: Simon Galloway / Motorsport Images

• Date: Saturday 4 October 2025
• Time: 9:00pm local time/2:00pm BST

Qualifying for the 18th round of the 2025 F1 campaign, the Singapore GP, starts at 9pm local time on Saturday 4 October at Marina Bay Street Circuit.

How can I watch Formula 1?

Sky Sports holds the exclusive, live broadcast rights for F1 in the United Kingdom, which means it can be streamed through NOW TV or Sky Go via a mobile or tablet device, as well as a console. 

Sky Sports F1, which broadcasts the grand prix weekends, costs £20 per month while it can also form part of a deal that incorporates all Sky channels at a monthly rate of £22. A one-off day payment membership of £14.99 for NOW TV is also an option, or a monthly deal for £31.99.

F1 highlights are also available via Channel 4, which broadcasts its package several hours after the chequered flag. 

How can I watch qualifying for the F1 Singapore GP?

Sky Sports will be broadcasting the Singapore GP in the United Kingdom. Qualifying will be shown live on Sky Sports F1, which will start its build-up at 1pm BST ahead of the session starting at 2pm.

• Channel: Sky Sports F1
• Start time: 1pm BST, Saturday 4 October 2025

Autosport will be running live text commentary of qualifying for the Singapore GP. 

Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls Team crash

Photo by: Mark Sutton / Formula 1 via Getty Images

Where can I watch the F1 Singapore GP qualifying highlights?

Channel 4 will broadcast highlights from qualifying for the Singapore GP. The programme will begin at 7:30pm BST and run for 90 minutes covering pre-qualifying, qualifying highlights and reaction. 

For the entire 2025 campaign Channel 4 has broadcast highlights of every qualifying session and race, which is also available via All 4.

Will qualifying for the F1 Singapore GP be on the radio?

Live radio coverage of every practice, qualifying and race for the 2025 F1 season will be available on the BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Live Sports Extra stations, the BBC Sounds app and via the BBC Sport website.

Coverage of the Singapore GP qualifying will start at 1:55pm BST on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra 2 and on the BBC Sounds app. 

Weather forecast for qualifying of the F1 Singapore GP

Hot thundery showers are expected for early on Saturday in Singapore, however the weather should have dried up in time for qualifying. Qualifying is expected to occur under cloudy conditions with light winds, where temperatures should be in the high 20Cs.