2025 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix – Full Preview & Schedule Details
News & Announcements Singapore Singapore Marina Bay Street Circuit September 12
🌍 Calendar & Context
- Event Name: Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025
- Dates: October 3–5, 2025
- Round: 18 of 24 in the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship
- Venue: Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore
- Race Type: Night street race under lights, high humidity, tropical climate
🏁 Timetable / Weekend Schedule (Local Time, SST = UTC +08:00)
🗓 Friday, 3 October 2025
| Time | Series | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 – 14:45 | Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | Practice Session |
| 15:10 – 15:50 | F1 Academy | Practice Session |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | FIA | F1 2026 Car Presentation |
| 16:00 – 17:10 | Paddock Club | Pit Lane Walk |
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Formula 1 | First Practice Session (FP1) |
| 19:00 – 19:30 | F1 Academy | Qualifying Session |
| 19:30 – 20:30 | Formula 1 | Teams Press Conference |
| 19:40 – 20:40 | Paddock Club | Pit Lane Walk |
| 21:00 – 22:00 | Formula 1 | Second Practice Session (FP2) |
🗓 Saturday, 4 October 2025
| Time | Series | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 13:45 – 14:15 | Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | Qualifying Session |
| 15:00 – 15:35 | F1 Academy | Race 1 (14 laps or max 30 min + 1 lap) |
| 16:15 – 16:50 | Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | Race 1 (12 laps or 30 minutes) |
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Formula 1 | Third Practice Session (FP3) |
| 18:40 – 20:30 | Paddock Club | Pit Lane Walk |
| 21:00 – 22:00 | Formula 1 | Qualifying Session |
| 22:00 – 23:00 | Formula 1 | Press Conference |
| 22:15 – 23:30 | Paddock Club | Pit Lane Walk |
| 22:45 – 23:45 | F1 Experiences | Champions Club Trophy Photo & Grid Walk |
🗓 Sunday, 5 October 2025
| Time | Series | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 15:25 – 16:00 | F1 Academy | Race 2 (14 laps or max 30 min + 1 lap) |
| 16:40 – 17:15 | Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | Race 2 (12 laps or 30 minutes) |
| 17:25 – 18:55 | Paddock Club | Pit Lane Walk |
| 18:00 – 18:30 | Formula 1 | Drivers' Parade |
| 19:44 – 19:46 | Formula 1 | National Anthem |
| 20:00 – 22:00 | Formula 1 | Grand Prix (62 laps or 120 minutes) |
🏎 Circuit & Technical Profile
- Track Length: 4.940 km
- Turns: 19
- Circuit Type: Street circuit around Marina Bay, highly demanding on brakes, traction, car cooling, and driver stamina. Warm and humid conditions throughout the weekend. Bumpy sections in some public‑road sectors.
- Race Distance / Laps: 62 laps, ~306.143 km
📋 Summary Table
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Singapore Grand Prix 2025 |
| Venue | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
| Circuit Length | 4.940 km |
| Number of Turns | 19 |
| Race Weekend | October 3‑5, 2025 |
| Round of Season | 18 / 24 |
| Race Laps / Distance | 62 laps ≈ 306.143 km |
| Free Practices & Qualifying | FP1, FP2 (Fri), FP3 & Qualifying (Sat) |
| Race Start Time | 12:00 SST, Sunday |
| Key Challenges | Heat / tyre management / qualifying / safety cars |
✅ Final Thoughts
The 2025 Singapore GP once again presents one of the toughest weekends on the calendar. With track evolution, ambient conditions, and the physical demands of night racing, teams will need impeccable setup and strategy. Given the timetable, getting FP2 and Qualifying dialed is vital. Whoever maximises qualifying and manages tyres and cooling best likely walks away with strong points.
