Red Bull’s Max Verstappen heads into the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix with the chance to win his sixth race in succession and his second world title in as many years as the chasing pack continue to falter.
The Dutchman, who is currently in the form of his life thanks to consecutive wins in France, Hungary, Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy, could seal the earliest title coronation in the sport since Michael Schumacher’s victory back in 2002.
Those potential title celebrations will likely hinge on the results in qualifying though, with wet weather expected for much of the weekend at the Marina Bay circuit which saw most of FP3 this morning washed out due to thunderstorms.
A famously demanding track given the high humidity and the tight street circuit layout, now coupled with the inclement weather, will test F1’s finest drivers to the full this session.
What must Max Verstappen do to be crowned F1 world champion this weekend?
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen can claim a second successive world championship title at the Singapore Grand Prix despite there still being five races left of the 2022 season after this weekend’s race at the Marina Bay Circuit.
In order to claim the trophy in Singapore, Verstappen must outscore Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 22 points, team mate Sergio Perez by 13 and Mercedes’s George Russell by six.
But the Dutchman continues to underplay his chances of securing his second world title this weekend. Speaking to the official F1 website, Verstappen claimed that his chance of securing the result he needed as ‘a bit unrealistic’ before adding, ‘I don’t really think about it. It’s quite a long shot. I just want to enjoy the weekend and, of course, try to win it.’
All eyes on @Max33Verstappen 👀
Here’s how the Dutchman can take the title in Singapore this weekend 👇#SingaporeGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/OUkgjIFw9B
— Formula 1 (@F1) September 28, 2022
F1 Singapore Grand Prix qualifying commentary, highlights
5 minutes left of Q1: So it’s Leclerc who leads the way so far from Verstappen as the track continues to get quicker and quicker.
At the wrong end, it’s Albon, Latifi, Ricciardo, Magnussen and Schumacher who currently occupy the bottom five spots and need to pick up the pace!
10 minutes left of Q1: So half of the pack have set lap times so far with Leclerc leading the way for now as the rest trickle out of the pit lane to start their first flying laps including Red Bull duo Verstappen and Perez.
It’s definitely tricky conditions as we currently sit with a track that’s half dry and half damp.
START OF Q1: The Mercedes pair of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton lead us out in the opening session of qualifying, both with a set of intermediate tyres strapped on.
Let’s rock, Singapore!
We’re green for qualifying in Marina Bay 🤘#SingaporeGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/DXxWOdLejI
— Formula 1 (@F1) October 1, 2022
15 minutes to go: Despite the extreme wet weather in FP3 just a few hours ago, it looks like we’re going to get a full dry qualifying session as the track continues to improve for the drivers.
That’s definitely the conditions that world championship leader Verstappen would have preferred given his form over the past few months.
30 minutes to go: An interesting segment airing on Sky Sports F1 right now looking at who will fill the final three places on the grid for next season.
The general consensus? Pierre Gasly to join Esteban Ocon at Alpine, Nyck De Vries to take his spot at AlphaTauri and Antonio Giovinazzi to return to the sport to join Haas. No spot for Mick Schumacher.
Very, very interesting.
45 minutes to go: Many are backing Ferrari to make a bit of a stand this weekend in Singapore as their car seems to come alive around the tighter F1 circuits. As a result, championship hopeful Leclerc went fastest by over half a second in FP3 just a few hours ago and he’ll be hoping for more of that same pace when qualifying begins in just under an hour.
1 hour to go: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ coverage of qualifying for the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix!
With Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in the form of his life of late, it’s going to take something special from the chasing pack to deny the Dutchman yet another race victory this weekend.
What channel is the F1 race on?
- Race: Singapore Grand Prix
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 2
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: fuboTV
The ESPN family of networks will broadcast all 2022 F1 races in the United States using Sky Sports’ feed, with select races airing on ABC. You can also stream Formula 1 races live in the U.S. with fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
ESPN Deportes serves as the exclusive Spanish-language home for all 2022 F1 races in the U.S.
What time does the F1 race start?
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 2
- Start time: 8 a.m. ET / 1 p.m. BST (8 p.m. local time)
Sunday’s 2022 Singapore Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. local time. Lights out will likely take place just after 8 a.m. ET. ESPN’s prerace show typically airs in the hour before the start of the race.
Below is the complete TV schedule for the weekend’s F1 events at the Singapore Grand Prix. All times are Eastern.
| Date | Event | Time (ET) | Time (BST) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Sep. 31 | Practice 1 | 6 a.m. | 11 a.m | ESPNU |
| Friday, Sep. 31 | Practice 2 | 9 a.m. | 2 p.m | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, Oct. 1 | Practice 3 | 6 a.m. | 11 a.m | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, Oct. 1 | Qualifying | 9 a.m. | 2 p.m | ESPN2 |
| Sunday, Oct. 2 | Race | 8 a.m. | 1 p.m | ESPN |
Formula 1 live stream for the Singapore Grand Prix
For those who don’t have a cable or satellite subscription, five major OTT TV streaming options carry the ESPN networks — fuboTV, Sling, Hulu, YouTubeTV and DirecTV Stream.
For those who do have a cable or satellite subscription but won’t be in front of a TV, Formula 1 races in 2022 can be streamed live via phones, tablets and other devices on the ESPN app with authentication.
Formula 1 schedule 2022
There are 22 scheduled events on the F1 docket for 2022, one race shy of tying the mark for longest F1 calendar.
The season started in Bahrain on March 20 and will end with the customary Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, although a bit earlier than usual, in November. If the schedule stands, this will be the earliest end of the Formula 1 season since it ended on Nov. 4 in 2013.
Returning to the 2022 F1 slate are the Canadian and Japanese Grand Prix, both of which were canceled in 2021 amid fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
The calendar also holds the maiden voyage for the Miami Grand Prix, the first of two races in the United States in 2022, with the customary United States GP taking place in October.
The Russian Grand Prix, originally scheduled for Sept. 25, was canceled because of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Here’s the latest schedule (subject to change):
| Date | Race | Track | Start time | TV channel | Winner (Team) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Bahrain International Circuit | 11 a.m. | ESPN | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) |
| March 27 | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Jeddah Street Circuit | 1 p.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| April 10 | Australian Grand Prix | Albert Park Circuit | 1 a.m. | ESPN | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) |
| April 24 | Emilia Romagna Grand Prix | Imola Circuit | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| May 8 | Miami Grand Prix | Miami International Autodrome | 3:30 p.m. | ABC | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| May 22 | Spanish Grand Prix | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 9 a.m. | ESPN2 | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| May 29 | Monaco Grand Prix | Circuit de Monaco | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Sergio Perez (Red Bull) |
| June 12 | Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Baku City Circuit | 7 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| June 19 | Canadian Grand Prix | Circuit Gillies-Villenueve | 2 p.m. | ABC | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| July 3 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone Circuit | 10 a.m. | ESPN | Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) |
| July 10 | Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) |
| July 24 | French Grand Prix | Circuit Paul Ricard | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| July 31 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| Aug. 28 | Belgian Grand Prix | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| Sept. 4 | Dutch Grand Prix | Circuit Zandvoort | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| Sept. 11 | Italian Grand Prix | Autodromo Nazionale Monza | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| Oct. 2 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay Street Circuit | 8 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Oct. 9 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka International Racing Course | 1 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Oct. 23 | United States Grand Prix | Circuit of the Americas | 3 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Oct. 30 | Mexico City Grand Prix | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | 4 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 13 | Sao Paulo Grand Prix | Interlagos Circuit | 2 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 20 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina Circuit | 8 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
How to watch Formula 1 in Canada
- TV channel: TSN (English); RDS (French)
- Live stream: TSN Direct
For fans in Canada, TSN will carry the English-language telecast of races. For those looking for the French-language broadcast, RDS will have you covered.
Races can also be streamed via TSN’s streaming service, TSN Direct.
How to watch Formula 1 in the United Kingdom
- TV channel: Sky Sports F1
- Live stream: NOW TV / Sky Go app
Viewers in the United Kingdom can catch all F1 action on Sky Sports F1, the dedicated F1 channel. For viewers planning to live stream F1 in 2022, you can purchase a Sky Sports Pass on NOW TV.
How to watch Formula 1 in Australia
- TV channel: Fox Sports; Channel 10
- Live stream: Kayo
Fox Sports will carry all races in Australia, with Channel 10 broadcasting the Australian GP.
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