F1 Singapore GP qualifying – Start time, how to watch & more
F1’s return to Singapore after three years saw some of the frontrunners endure an interrupted practice run on Friday as Sainz led with a best lap of 1’42.587s to lead a Ferrari 1-2 of teammate Charles Leclerc in FP2.
Mercedes’ George Russell finished third ahead of F1 World Championship leader Max Verstappen, who missed large parts of the second practice session due to severe set-up changes.
The Red Bull driver could secure the driver’s crown in the F1 world this weekend if the results go his way. Here’s how:
If Verstappen wins with the fastest lap, Leclerc will be eighth or lower and Perez fourth or lower
If Verstappen wins without the fastest lap, Leclerc will be ninth or lower and Perez fourth or lower without the fastest lap
Any alternative outcomes that don’t fit these two scenarios and the title fight moves on to the Japanese GP.
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB18
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When does qualifying for the Singapore F1 Grand Prix start?
Qualifying for the Singapore GP begins at 21:00 local time (14:00 BST) in the regular format of co-session for Q1, Q2 and Q3.
Date: Saturday 1 October 2022
Start time: 9pm local time – 2pm BST
How can I watch Formula 1?
In the UK, Formula 1 is broadcast live on Sky Sports, with highlights available on Channel 4 several hours after the end of the race. Live streaming via NOW is also available in the UK.
Sky Sports F1, which broadcasts F1 races, can be added as part of the Sky Sports channels at a cost of £20 a month for new customers. Sky Sports can also be accessed through NOW with a one-off daily payment of £11.98 or a monthly membership of £33.99 per month.
How can I watch Singapore GP qualifying?
In the UK, every F1 Practice, Qualifying and Race is broadcast live on Sky Sports F1 or Sky Sports Main Event, with Singapore GP qualifying coverage available on Sky Sports F1 from 1300 BST and during qualifying Sport main event begins at 2:30 p.m. on Sky.
· Channel: Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event
· Start time: 13:00 BST on 1 October 2022 and 14:30 BST on 1 October
Autosport will broadcast live text coverage of qualifying here.
Esteban Ocon, Alpine A522, Kevin Magnussen, Haas VF-22, Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri AT03
Photo by: Carl Bingham / Motorsport Images
When can I watch the F1 Singapore GP Qualifying Highlights?
In the UK, Channel 4 will broadcast the Singapore GP qualifying highlights on Saturday at 19:15 BST. The full program runs for 90 minutes and includes both qualifying and the conclusion of the most important topics of conversation from the race weekend so far.
Throughout the 2022 F1 season, Channel 4 will broadcast highlights of every qualifying session and race of every event. The highlights will also be available via Channel 4’s on-demand catch-up services.
· Channel: channel 4
· Start time: 19:15 CET, October 1, 2022
Will F1 Singapore GP qualifying be broadcast on the radio?
Live radio coverage of every practice session, qualifying session and race for the 2022 F1 season will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 5 Live Sports Extra or via the BBC Sport website.
Singapore GP qualifying coverage begins at 14:00 BST on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra and the BBC Sounds app.
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W13
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What is the weather forecast for qualifying in Singapore?
Hot and mixed weather conditions with a high probability of thunderstorms are forecast for the start of qualifying on the Marina Bay Circuit on Saturday. The temperature is said to be 28 degrees Celsius at the start of qualifying, three degrees hotter than the last qualifying session of the Italian GP.