Formula 1 Preview: Singapore Grand Prix

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The 2025 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix returns to the iconic Marina Bay Street Circuit from October 3–5, 2025. Known as F1’s original night race, the Singapore GP is one of the most demanding events on the Formula 1 calendar, combining high humidity, tight corners, and a spectacular city backdrop. With the championship battle heating up, this race could prove pivotal in the 2025 F1 World Championship standings.

Venue & Race Details

Event: Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025

Location: Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore

Dates: October 3–5, 2025

Circuit Length: 4.94 km (3.07 miles)

Race Distance: 62 laps (~306 km)

Turns: 19

Race Start Time: Sunday, October 5, 2025 – 8:00 p.m. local (8:00 a.m. ET)

Broadcast: ESPN (U.S.), Sky Sports F1 (UK), F1 TV Pro (global streaming) [^2]^3][^5]

The Marina Bay Street Circuit is renowned for its technical layout, frequent safety cars, and the physical toll it takes on drivers due to extreme heat and humidity.

Weather Outlook

Forecast: Hot and humid with potential evening thunderstorms.

Temperature: 82–86°F (28–30°C) at night.

Impact: High humidity and possible rain showers could create unpredictable track conditions, increasing the likelihood of safety car deployments.

Driver & Team Updates

Oscar Piastri (McLaren): Championship leader despite a DNF in Baku; holds a 25‑point lead over teammate Lando Norris [^2].

Lando Norris (McLaren): Won the 2024 Singapore GP; looking to repeat and close the gap in the standings.

Max Verstappen (Red Bull): Back‑to‑back wins have cut into McLaren’s lead; Singapore remains one of the few circuits he hasn’t conquered.

Ferrari (Charles Leclerc & Carlos Sainz): Strong on technical street circuits; Leclerc’s qualifying pace could put Ferrari in contention.

Mercedes (George Russell & Lewis Hamilton): Russell’s podium in Baku shows signs of resurgence; Hamilton chasing a record podium at Marina Bay.

Williams (Carlos Sainz Sr. in 2025 move): Surprised with a podium in Baku; could be a dark horse again.

Recent Form & Team Records

McLaren: Leading Constructors’ Championship; Piastri and Norris consistently in the top five.

Red Bull: Verstappen closing in with strong late‑season form.

Ferrari: Competitive on slower, technical layouts; Leclerc has multiple poles in Singapore.

Mercedes: Improving pace, but still inconsistent.

Singapore Grand Prix History

First Held: 2008 (first ever F1 night race).

Most Wins: Sebastian Vettel (5).

2024 Winner: Lando Norris (McLaren).

Unique Factor: Often the longest race on the F1 calendar, frequently reaching the two‑hour time limit due to safety cars and humid conditions.

Betting Trends

The pole sitter has won 9 of the last 13 Singapore GPs.

Safety cars appear in nearly every Singapore race (100% deployment rate since 2008).

McLaren has won 2 of the last 3 races in 2025.

Verstappen has never won in Singapore, despite multiple podiums.

DRIVER                                                 ODDS

Oscar Piastri                                      + 185

Lando Norris                                      + 200

Max Verstappen                              + 220

Lewis Hamilton                                 + 2000

Charles Leclerc                                  + 2000

Fernando Alonso                             + 2200

George Russell                                 + 2800

Isack Hadjar                                       + 10000

Andrea Kimi Antonelli                   + 10000

Yuki Tsunoda                                     + 25000

Liam Lawson                                      + 25000

Carlos Sainz                                        + 25000

Oliver Bearman                                + 30000

Lance Stroll                                        + 30000

Esteban Ocon                                    + 30000

Alexander Albon                              + 30000

Pierre Gasly                                       + 40000

Nico Hulkenberg                              + 40000

Gabriel Bortoleto                             + 40000

Franco Colapinto                             + 60000

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025