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How to follow the Singapore Grand Prix on the BBC

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How to follow the Singapore Grand Prix on the BBC

Marina Bay is one of the most demanding tracks on the calendar, with drivers losing up to 3kg in body weight over the course of the race [Getty Images]

The 2024 Formula 1 season continues with the Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit from 20-23 September.

Last time out in Azerbaijan, Oscar Piastri sealed his second victory of the campaign, with Lando Norris finishing fourth, to hand McLaren the lead of the constructors’ championship over Red Bull.

Max Verstappen remains in control of the drivers’ title, but after coming fifth in Baku, his advantage now stands at 59 points from Norris.

Session start times and BBC coverage from Marina Bay

Commentary will be available across BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app, with Saturday’s track action online-only.

You can also now listen via most smart speakers. All you need to do is say “ask BBC Sounds to play the Singapore Grand Prix”, followed by the current session.

Make sure to download the Chequered Flag podcast, which previews and reviews every race of the season.

All times BST

Friday, 20 September

First practice: 10:30-11:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Second practice: 14:00-15:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Saturday, 21 September

Third practice: 10:30-11:30 (online-only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)

Qualifying: 14:00-15:00 (online-only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)

Sunday, 23 September

Race: 13:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

What is the Singapore GP weather forecast?

Carlos Sainz celebrates on the podium with Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur after winning in Singapore Carlos Sainz celebrates on the podium with Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur after winning in Singapore

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz took a memorable victory in Singapore last year, ending Max Verstappen’s dominant winning streak [Getty Images]

The early forecast suggest some rain could hit the Marina Bay Street Circuit at different points throughout the weekend.

Scattered thundershowers and a gentle breeze is predicted for all three days, although any showers could be clear by the time the track action gets under way.

That’s because Singapore is a night event, with Saturday’s qualifying taking place at 9pm local time (14:00 BST) and the following day’s 62-lap race starting 8pm local (13:00 BST).

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