Qualifying postponed at F1 Singapore GP due to rain delays
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 10:41 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Qualifying for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is postponed after rain delayed Saturday's sprint race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Heavy rain fell shortly before the sprint was scheduled to begin, causing a 30-minute delay to clear standing water on the track. The sprint, which ended with Max Verstappen finishing first, also saw additional laps completed under the safety car due to crashes involving George Russell and others. New timings for the qualifying session will be provided soon, as it must start at least three hours after the sprint's conclusion.
- •Sprint race delayed by rain; new start time was set for 5:30pm
- •Sprint race concluded with Verstappen in first place
- •Qualifying originally scheduled for 9pm postponed
- •Updated schedule for qualifying expected shortly
- •Sprint included several laps behind the safety car due to crashes
- 10:41 AMMotorsport.com — Qualifying delayed at F1 Singapore GP after rain disrupts sprint race
- 10:41 AMYahoo Sports — Qualifying delayed at F1 Singapore GP after rain disrupts sprint race
"Qualifying for Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix will be delayed after rain disrupted Saturday’s sprint race, the FIA has announced. A downpour soaked part of the Marina Bay Street Circuit some 15 minutes before the sprint was scheduled to get under way, meaning the race was delayed by half an hour in order to clear some of the standing water from the track. The duration of the sprint was ...Keep reading
"The sprint race was delayed at Marina Bay, and so will qualifying be in accordance with the sporting regulations
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 10, 2026, 10:41 AMQualifying delayed at F1 Singapore GP after rain disrupts sprint race
Qualifying for Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix will be delayed after rain disrupted Saturday’s sprint race, the FIA has announced. A downpour soaked part of the Marina Bay Street Circuit some 15 minutes before the sprint was scheduled to get under way, meaning the race was delayed by half an hour in order to clear some of the standing water from the track. The duration of the sprint was ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 10:41 AMQualifying delayed at F1 Singapore GP after rain disrupts sprint race
The sprint race was delayed at Marina Bay, and so will qualifying be in accordance with the sporting regulations
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