2026 Singapore GP: 20:00 SGT start under hot, humid forecast

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Sunday's race is scheduled for 20:00 SGT. Thunderstorms are possible earlier, but most forecasts point to little rain around the start as heat and humidity loom.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · 11 Oct 2026, 08:06 · 1 min

The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix is scheduled to begin at 20:00 SGT on Sunday, 11 October, in hot and humid conditions.

Max Verstappen is on pole after winning Saturday's Sprint. The race starts at 13:00 BST in the UK and 08:00 ET on the US East Coast.

Saturday's Sprint was affected by rain, but a wet Grand Prix is less likely: most forecasts indicate little or no rain around the start. Thunderstorms are possible earlier in the day, and isolated showers remain possible.

Temperatures are expected around 28–29°C, with humidity roughly 75–80%; the apparent temperature could be around 35°C. Light winds are forecast, leaving heat, humidity, tyre management and driver stamina as the factors most likely to matter. The conditions could impose a considerable physical toll during a race that can approach two hours.

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