2026 Singapore Grand Prix adds first sprint

The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix will stage Marina Bay’s first sprint weekend on 9-11 October, with round 17 also serving as the season’s sixth sprint event.

The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix will be the first sprint weekend held at Marina Bay Street Circuit, according to Formula1.com, with Motorsport.com also reporting the format change for this year’s event. BBC Sport said Singapore is the sixth and final sprint round on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar.

BBC Sport reported that the weekend runs from 9-11 October, while Motorsport.com said it is round 17 of the season and the final stop in the current triple-header. Motorsport.com also reported that Kimi Antonelli arrived at Marina Bay with an 84-point lead over Mercedes team-mate George Russell.

Several outlets have focused on the extra challenge created by the schedule. Formula1.com said the sprint format adds another test for teams and drivers, while Motorsport.com reported that the Singapore weekend will differ from previous editions at Marina Bay because of the revised timetable.