Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026 qualifying has been delayed by 30 minutes due to rain-related disruption at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The session, originally scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM local time on Saturday, October 10, will now start at 9:30 PM Singapore time (7:00 PM IST), subject to further updates depending on the weather and track conditions.
The delay follows a rain-affected Sprint earlier in the day, with wet conditions disrupting the schedule at the Singapore circuit. Max Verstappen won the chaotic sprint ahead of the Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in a race that saw 9 early retirements.
F1 Singapore GP Qualifying: New Start Time
Qualifying was initially scheduled for 9:00 PM local time, but the start has been pushed back by 30 minutes.
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Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
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New qualifying start time: 9:30 PM Singapore time
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India time: 7:00 PM IST
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Venue: Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore
The revised schedule could still change if rain returns or track conditions do not allow the session to begin safely.
Singapore Weather Update: Is It Still Raining At Marina Bay?
Rain remains a concern at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. According to the AccuWeather update available at the time of writing, it is raining in Singapore, and the conditions are expected to take another hour to clear.
The forecast suggests that conditions could improve around 9:00 PM local time, when the chance of rain is expected to fall to approximately 20%. However, the forecast does not guarantee that the circuit will be ready for qualifying at the revised start time.
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