Fans at the Marina Bay Street Circuit can look forward to more thrilling battles on the track over the three days at next year’s edition of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, with the nation’s first ever F1 Sprint.

“We are thrilled to be one of six circuits to host the F1 Sprint next year. We’ve already seen new Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix winners each year since 2022, and with new regulations, a new team joining the grid, as well as the F1 Sprint, fans can look forward to even more competitive racing as the drivers go all-out on all three event days,” said Jonathan Hallett, Director, Singapore GP Pte Ltd.

Held from October 9 to 11, 2026, the sprint format injects extra excitement into the weekend, delivering fast-paced, high-stakes racing on Friday and Saturday that complements the main Formula 1 race on Sunday.

F1 Sprint format raises the stakes

Introduced in 2021, the Sprint races have delivered plenty of fierce wheel-to-wheel action — including a memorable win for seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton earlier this season, marking his first victory in red and the first ever Sprint victory for Scuderia Ferrari HP.

Fans can expect more high-speed action and intensified racing with more points at stake over a Sprint weekend. Free Practice 2 (FP2) on Friday will be replaced by a Sprint Qualifying session. This sets the grid for the Sprint race on Saturday, which replaces Free Practice 3 (FP3), followed by the F1 Qualifying session for the Grand Prix later in the evening. The Formula 1 main race takes place as usual on Sunday, capping off the weekend.

More pressure, more action for teams and fans

With reduced Free Practice sessions, teams are pressured to get the set-up right from the start. With more points up for grabs, each session carries significance — whether for championship standings or grid position — giving fans greater value across all three days.

Tickets will be released in phases soon, limited to select ticket categories.