The Singapore Grand Prix takes place today with the grid promising an entertaining race following an impromptu three-week break for Formula One.
The cancellation of the Russian GP has produced something of a stop-start feel to the second half of the 2022 season, which came back from its traditional summer off and straight into a triple-header, resulting in Max Verstappen being on the brink of claiming his second F1 title.
The imperious pace of the Red Bull will be tested around the tight, flood-lit streets of Singapore with Ferrari and Mercedes determined to spoil an early coronation for the Dutch star. And a furious Verstappen will start eighth on the grid at the Marina Bay Street Circuit after aborting his final qualifying lap on Saturday due to a fuel issue, with Charles Leclerc on pole for Ferrari, ahead of Sergio Perez, Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz.
Verstappen can still claim the title with a whole five races to go in a number of ways, which generally require him to win with Leclerc outside the top eight and Perez outside the top four. He faces a tall order to get that done from P8 - though stranger things have happened!
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When is the Singapore Grand Prix?
The Singapore Grand Prix takes place this weekend, on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
What time is the Singapore Grand Prix?
The first two practice sessions took place on Friday, with Hamilton quickest in the morning and Sainz leading the way later in the day. On Saturday, Leclerc went fastest in FP3 before sealing pole ahead of Hamilton.
The race was scheduled to start at 1pm BST but has been delayed due to heavy rain. The new start time is 2.05pm.
How can I watch the Singapore Grand Prix?
TV channel: The race will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports F1. Coverage of Grand Prix Sunday starts at 11.30am BST ahead of a 1pm start. Free highlights are on Channel 4 at 6.30pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also stream the action live online via the SkyGo app.
LIVE blog: You can also follow the race as it happens with Standard Sport’s live blog.
Who is on pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix?
Charles Leclerc took pole position after Max Verstappen’s final lap was aborted due to a fuel miscalculation by Red Bull.
Singapore Grand Prix qualifying results in full
1 Charles Leclerc (Mon) Ferrari 1min 49.412secs
2 Sergio Perez (Mex) Red Bull 1:49.434
3 Lewis Hamilton (Gbr) Mercedes GP 1:49.466
4 Carlos Sainz Jr. (Spa) Ferrari 1:49.583
5 Fernando Alonso (Spa) Alpine 1:49.966
6 Lando Norris (Gbr) McLaren 1:50.584
7 Pierre Gasly (Fra) Scuderia AlphaTauri 1:51.211
8 Max Verstappen (Ned) Red Bull 1:51.395
9 Kevin Magnussen (Den) Haas F1 1:51.573
10 Yuki Tsunoda (Jpn) Scuderia AlphaTauri 1:51.983
11 George Russell (Gbr) Mercedes GP 1:54.012
12 Lance Stroll (Can) Aston Martin 1:54.211
13 Mick Schumacher (Ger) Haas F1 1:54.370
14 Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Aston Martin 1:54.380
15 Guanyu Zhou (Chn) Alfa Romeo Racing 1:55.518
16 Valtteri Bottas (Fin) Alfa Romeo Racing 1:56.083
17 Daniel Ricciardo (Aus) McLaren 1:56.226
18 Esteban Ocon (Fra) Alpine 1:56.337
19 Alexander Albon (Tha) Williams 1:56.985
20 Nicholas Latifi (Can) Williams 1:57.532
