2023 Singapore Grand Prix Schedule: When and Where to Watch, All You Need to Know About the Event at Marina Bay Street Circuit

Formula 1 is back this weekend. After back-to-back weekends in Zandvoort and Monza after the summer break, F1 moves away from the European circuits for the Singapore GP. Max Verstappen has been the dominant force this whole season and the same has been the case after the summer break with Max Verstappen winning both his home race and Ferrari’s home race. Will the momentum continue? 

The Singapore GP will be held from 15 September to 17 September at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The track is different from any other that we’ve been to this season. Max Verstappen will look to extend his winning streak to 11 wins. All the team would be looking to capitalize on the opportunity. With the night sky, floodlights, street nature, and torturous conditions, it surely is going to be an exciting race. Let’s find out when and where you’ll be able to catch all the action.

Singapore GP Schedule – 15 to 17 September, 2023

Singapore GP Practice 1 – Friday 15th September

Singapore: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

UK: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

USA: 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM EST

Australia: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM AEST

China: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Singapore GP Practice 2 – Friday 15th September

Singapore: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM

UK: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

USA: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST

Australia: 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM AEST

China: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Singapore GP Practice 3 – Saturday 16th September

Singapore: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

UK: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

USA: 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM EST

Australia: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM AEST

China: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Singapore GP Qualifying – Saturday 16th September

Singapore: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM

UK: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

USA: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST

Australia: 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM AEST

China: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Singapore GP Main Race – Sunday 17th September

Singapore: Starts at 8:00 PM

UK:  Starts at 1:00 PM

USA: Starts at 8:00 AM EST

Australia: Starts at 10:00 PM AEST

China: Starts at 8:00 PM

Where to watch the Singapore GP? 

Singapore: beIN SPORTS

UK: Sky Sports, C4

USA: ESPN, ESPN Deportes

Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo, Network Ten

China: CCTV, Shanghai TV, Guangdong Television Channel, Tencent

Apart from all these broadcast channels, viewers can also use the F1TV application or website to watch the Singapore GP at the Marina Bay Street circuit. All the sessions will be live on the platform along with insights as well as the lower Formula sessions as well

How important is Saturday Qualifying to win the Singapore GP?

Marina Bay Street Circuit is one of the most unique tracks. If one has to compare it to some other track, the closest comparison would be Monaco. It’s a longer, harder version of Monaco in many senses. Barriers close to the track, a considerably narrow track, and low to medium-speed corners make up most of the track. All this makes it Monaco-esque. The harder part is that the race is at night under floodlights and the drivers sweat profusely due to high humidity and track temperatures.

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Teams will bring something very similar to what was seen in Monaco in terms of package. The high downforce nature of the track requires a specific set of parts including a high downforce heavily loaded rear wing and front wing. All these factors along with the fact that the straights aren’t that long point toward the fact that overtaking is difficult around the track.

While a new straight has been made between Turn 15 and 16, its effectiveness isn’t yet known. Hence qualifying becomes all the more important. It is favorable for the pole sitter to win the race but the Safety car is always a consistent threat at the track and can throw a spanner in the strategy. Judging by the track characteristics, Red Bull and Aston Martin will be strong this weekend. Mercedes has a great all-round car so one cannot count them out. Meanwhile, Ferrari is arguably the best around slow-speed corners. 

Max Verstappen will look to extend his winning streak to 11 whereas Fernando Alonso will be looking for his first win in over a decade. Just like Monaco, it could be Verstappen vs. Alonso for the pole position. Lewis Hamilton can always step up to the occasion like he did in Hungary. Let’s see what the race will bring us.

Who do you think will come out on top at the Singapore Grand Prix?

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