2026 Singapore GP: Full Starting Grid Revealed for Main Race and Sprint

The 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is just weeks away, and the full starting grids for both the main race and the sprint have now been published. Motorsport.com confirmed the main‑race lineup, while RacingNews365 supplied the adjusted sprint grid after the qualifying session. The two sources agree on the order of the 20‑car field, giving teams and fans a clear picture of the battle that will unfold on the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

In the main race grid, Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) leads the field, followed by Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari). The midfield is set to be a tight battle, with Sergio Pérez (Red Bull), George Russell (Mercedes), and Lando Norris (McLaren) all lined up in the top‑ten. The back‑end features the rookie‑heavy lineup of the new teams, with Oscar Piastri (McLaren) and Mick Schumacher (Mercedes) starting from 19th and 20th respectively. The grid also shows the return of the traditional Singapore favourites – Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) and Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) – who will be looking to make an impact on the tight circuit.

The sprint race grid, which is a shortened 70‑lap contest, has a slightly different order due to the 15‑minute qualifying session that was held on Saturday. According to RacingNews365, Verstappen still takes pole for the sprint, with Hamilton and Leclerc following in second and third. The sprint grid also shows a reshuffle in the midfield, with Carlos Sainz moving up to fifth and George Russell dropping to sixth. The changes reflect the unique sprint format, where a single qualifying session determines the starting order for both the sprint and the main race.

For Indian fans, the 2026 Singapore GP will be available on FanCode from 9 pm IST on Saturday, with the sprint race starting at 9:30 pm and the main race at 11:30 pm. The event will also be broadcast live on Star Sports, ensuring that viewers across India can follow every turn of the iconic street circuit. With the grids confirmed, teams can now fine‑tune their strategies and drivers can prepare for the high‑pressure environment that Singapore is known for.

Source: Motorsport.com, RacingNews365