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F1 Qualifying Today: How to watch the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix – start time, TV channels, and free live stream
A crucial qualifying session takes place today, Saturday, October 4, for the 2025 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, with championship stakes running high under the floodlights at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The battle for pole position promises to be one of the defining moments of the season, as McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes prepare to go head-to-head in one of the most demanding races on the F1 calendar.
Heading into qualifying, McLaren are firm favourites for pole after showing dominant speed during practice. Oscar Piastri in particular looked unstoppable in Friday’s FP2, topping the timesheets with a blistering display of pace and precision. The Australian driver currently leads the championship standings and could take another step toward the 2025 Constructors’ Championship with a strong result this weekend. His teammate Lando Norris, meanwhile, is expected to provide strong support as McLaren look to seal their first constructors’ title in over a decade.
However, Max Verstappen is determined to disrupt McLaren’s momentum. The four-time world champion has already claimed six pole positions this season despite his team’s relative inconsistency, and remains within striking distance of the championship lead. Sitting 69 points behind Piastri with seven rounds remaining, the Dutchman knows a victory in Singapore could reignite his bid for a record-equalling fifth consecutive world title.
Yet Singapore remains one of the few venues that has eluded Verstappen throughout his glittering career. The Marina Bay Street Circuit, renowned for its tight corners, unforgiving barriers, and humid night conditions, is the only track on the current calendar where Verstappen has never won. As such, today’s qualifying session carries added significance for both his title hopes and his personal record.
Meanwhile, Mercedes are expected to be strong contenders as well. Both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have demonstrated impressive pace during practice, with Russell eyeing another front-row start following recent pole-winning form. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, who has shown flashes of competitiveness, will also be aiming to secure a solid grid position after a mixed run of results.
Below are the official session start times for qualifying across major global time zones:
- Singapore (SGT): 9:00 PM Saturday
- United Kingdom (BST): 2:00 PM Saturday
- Central Europe (CEST): 3:00 PM Saturday
- United States (EDT): 9:00 AM Saturday
- United States (PDT): 6:00 AM Saturday
- Australia (AEST): 11:00 PM Saturday
- India (IST): 6:30 PM Saturday
- Japan (JST): 10:00 PM Saturday
- Brazil (BRT): 10:00 AM Saturday
- Saudi Arabia (AST): 4:00 PM Saturday
- South Africa (SAST): 3:00 PM Saturday
Where to Watch the Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying
Fans around the world will be able to watch qualifying live through their region’s official broadcasters:
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports
- United States: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
- Italy: Sky Italia
- Netherlands: Viaplay, Viaplay Xtra
- France: Canal+
- Germany: Sky Deutschland, RTL
- Spain: DAZN F1, Mediaset
- Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo, Network Ten
- Japan: Fuji TV, DAZN
- Singapore: beIN SPORTS and Mediacorp Channel 5 (free-to-air)
- Brazil: Bandeirantes, Bandsports
- Africa: SuperSport
- Middle East & Turkey: beIN SPORTS
- Latin America: ESPN
Additionally, fans in Austria (ORF), Belgium (RTBF), and Luxembourg (RTL Zwee) can watch all F1 races in 2025 for free on their national broadcasters, while Singaporean viewers can enjoy today’s qualifying live and free on Mediacorp Channel 5.
For global viewers, the F1TV Pro streaming platform offers live coverage, replays, and onboard feeds, depending on regional availability.
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