Having secured the all-time record at ten F1 race wins in a row, the Red Bull driver heads to a track he has rarely had much luck at: the 3.07 miles of Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Sergio Perez was victorious in last year’s Singapore Grand Prix after Verstappen was restricted by a qualifying mishap.
Overtaking is fairly tough around these narrow, if scenic, streets so Saturday’s qualifying promises to be as integral as it gets on the F1 calendar.
With the championship and second place basically sewn up, there remains a fascinating battle between Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton as the veterans jostle for third in the standings while separated by just six points.
Singapore Grand Prix start time
The race takes place on Sunday, September 17, 2023 and is scheduled to start at 1pm BST.
Singapore Grand Prix session schedule
The full weekend schedule is as follows (all times BST):
- First practice: Friday, 10.30am
- Second practice: Friday, 2pm
- Third practice: Saturday, 10.30am
- Qualifying: Saturday, 2pm
- Grand prix: Sunday, 1pm
Singapore Grand Prix weather forecast
There is currently a low chance of rain affecting the race, with a few showers forecast for the mornings of the track action on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures will hover around a balmy 32°C.
How to watch the Singapore Grand Prix
TV channel: In the UK, the entire weekend of racing is being broadcast on Sky Sports F1. Free highlights of the race will air on Channel 4 at 5.30pm BST.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers able to watch on the Sky Go app.
