13:13
Hamilton has dropped back, but his tyre strategy is for the long game here. He's not out of this by a long shot, but he'll be hoping there are no early safety cars.
Max Verstappen
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F1 Singapore Grand Prix as it happened
Live updates from Sunday's Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay.
KEY MOMENTS
- Max Verstappen wins Singapore GP
- Antonelli puts one hand on title in third
- Hamilton sixth
The 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix takes place over 62 laps on Sunday.
It has been a fantastic weekend for Red Bull's Max Verstappen so far, with the Dutchman continuing his strong form from last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia by taking pole and victory in Singapore's first-ever sprint race, before securing pole again for the Grand Prix.
Verstappen, who is looking to win the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time, overcame a challenge from the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in regular qualifying to claim his 50th F1 career pole by just 0.054 seconds.
F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli starts from fourth as he looks to further increase his points advantage over Mercedes team-mate George Russell, which currently stands at 89 points.
It has so far been a weekend to forget for Russell, who squandered a chance to reduce his deficit to Antonelli by crashing out of the lead of Saturday's sprint race. Adding to the Briton's pain, Russell starts today's race from towards the back with an overhanging engine penalty.
The McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri line up fifth and sixth as they look to avoid a repeat of their clumsy collision in the sprint race that left the team extremely angry with its drivers.
F1 Singapore GP schedule
Singapore Grand Prix, 62 laps - 1pm BST start
11 Oct 2026
13:12
Lap 6/62
Leclerc is closer to Verstappen at the start of lap six. He's just set a new fastest lap of 1m37.741s.
Ferrari is looking racey this evening!
13:11
Russell now past Albon for 15th. He's a few seconds from the points right now.
13:11
Lap 5/62
Another lap ticked off. Gap is under a second at the front, Hamilton is holding Antonelli at bay in third.
Verstappen now sets the fastest lap.
13:10
Fastest driver on track is Lewis Hamilton right now.
13:09
Russell is now up to 16th after passing Bottas.
13:09
Lap 4/62
Verstappen starts lap four. No change at the front.
13:09
Antonelli looks a bit quicker than Hamilton at this stage, but the Mercedes is on the softer rubber compared to the Ferrari on the medium.
13:08
The Haas duo are fighting hard over 11th, with Bearman getting the position.
13:08
Hadjar is up to 20th from the pitlane.
13:07
Lap 3/62
Verstappen starts lap three 0.5s clear of Leclerc. Hamilton still there but dropping back a little.
13:07
Verstappen leads Leclerc, Hamilton, Antonelli, Norris, Piastri, Lawson, Hulkenberg, Gasly and Sainz.
13:06
Leclerc is running Verstappen hard in second. Hamilton is close behind.
13:06
Russell has gained a few spots to 17th.
13:06
Lap 2/62
Onto lap two. No change at the front, but it's tight at the front.
13:05
Leclerc got a great launch and did pressure Verstappen, but the Red Bull held firm into the braking zone of Turn 1.
13:04
Everyone is through safely by the looks of it.
13:04
Verstappen leads from Leclerc and Hamilton into Turn 1!
Antonelli is fourth.
13:04
Start - Lap 1/62
The Singapore Grand Prix is GO!
13:01
Strategy-wise, this is expected to be a one-stop race.
13:00
Warm-up lap
The warm-up lap is underway.
12:59
What. A. View 😍
12:58
Singapore GP - tyre choice
The starting tyres for the grid are as follows:
Soft - Verstappen, Leclerc, Antonelli, Norris, Piastri, Lawson, Bearman, Ocon, Sainz, Perez, Alonso, Stroll
Medium - Hamilton, Gasly, Lindblad, Hulkenberg, Bortoleto, Colapinto, Albon, Bottas, Russell, Hadjar
12:56
Lewis Hamilton rocking the C-3P0 tribute helmet...
12:55
Five minutes to go!