Singapore GP weekend schedule

The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix features a unique sprint weekend with free practice and sprint race in the afternoon, while qualifying and main race occur at night.

Unrepresentative practice conditions

Track temperatures during FP1 are 3C to 5C cooler than Friday evening compared to Friday afternoon, making data unrepresentative for the rest of the weekend.

Charles Leclerc's perspective

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc said sprint weekend is very challenging for car setup, tire management, and driver commitment, but he enjoys the track.

“It's going to be a very challenging weekend for that reason”

Sergio Perez's view

Cadillac's Sergio Perez agreed sprint weekend adds uncertainty and tension, but he believes drivers can make a difference on street circuits.

“It puts a little bit more uncertainty on the weekend, a little bit more tension”

Max Verstappen's approach

Red Bull's Max Verstappen emphasized finding a good car balance in FP1 to help the rest of the weekend, while Isack Hadjar noted it won't be easy.

“It's not going to be easy”

Pierre Gasly's confidence

Alpine's Pierre Gasly admitted he's probably not confident about getting the car perfectly set up for the entire weekend despite doing as much work as possible.

“Am I confident we'll get the car absolutely nailed for the entire weekend? Probably not”

Nico Hulkenberg's analysis

Audi's Nico Hulkenberg said finding the right car setup will be more difficult with less sun and track temperature differences.

“It's definitely going to be more difficult, more challenging to find the sweet spot”

Fernando Alonso's praise

Franco Colapinto praised Fernando Alonso as the best driver for handling sprint weekends, though Alonso won't do practice sessions.

“Fernando is the best at that”

Oscar Piastri's outlook

Oscar Piastri called this Singapore weekend a litmus test for Monaco's 2027 sprint race, noting his car's difficulty in finding a good setup.

“It should be good fun”