What Time Does the F1 Race Start Tonight in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines?

The fans around Southeast Asia are constantly keen on when the Formula 1 race commences according to their local time. Due to the races, which are organized across the entire globe, the race start can reflect the time of day in different countries.

In case you are viewing it in Singapore, Malaysia or the Philippines, here is a quick guide to the race that will make sure you do not miss a lap of the Formula 1 race.

When does the F1 race begin this evening?

Most of the viewers in Southeast Asia will see that most of the evening races particularly, the renowned night race in the Marina Bay Street Circuit, will be at 8:00 PM in the local time in Singapore. (Indiatimes)

Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines are in the same time zone ( UTC +8 ) and so the race normally starts in all of the three countries at the same time.

Check the table tabulated below for the specific time in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Country	Time Zone	F1 Race Date	F1 Race Timing
Singapore	Singapore Time (SGT)	8 March, 2026	8:00 PM SGT
Malaysia	Malaysia Time (MYT)	8 March, 2026	8:00 PM MYT
Philippines	Philippine time (PHT)	8 March, 2026	8: 00 PM PHT

Full F1 Race Weekend Schedule

A formula one race weekend contains a series of sessions preceding the actual race. Through these sessions, teams are able to put the cars to the test to determine set ups, the types of track conditions, and the starting grid.

The following is a clearer illustration of the weekend schedule of the Singapore Grand Prix which is well known due to its night race on the Marina bay circuit.

Practice Session Times

Regular training is normally offered on a Friday and Saturday. Teams gather information, prove tire strategies and assist the drivers in being accustomed to the road. This enables the teams to undertake some adjustments regarding the technical aspects prior to the qualifying round.

Session	Day	Local Time (SGT/MYT/PHT)
Practice 1	Friday	5:30 PM
Practice 2	Friday	9:00 PM
Practice 3	Saturday	5:30 PM

Qualifying Session Start Time

The qualification session determines the position in which the race day will start. The drivers engage in competition in order to achieve the best lap time. The quickest driver is awarded the pole position in which he or she will lead the race.

Session	Day	Time
Qualifying	Saturday	9:00 PM

Race Day Schedule

The main event is the highlight of the weekend, and the drivers can compete in several laps to get champions points. The uniqueness of the Singapore race is that the race occurs at night thus making it one of the most exquisite races in Formula 1. The length of the race is 2 hours.

Events	Day	Time
Race Start	Sunday	8:00 PM

F1 Race live streaming in Southeast Asia

Here is how to watch the F1 Race live in your region.

Watching via F1 TV

F1 TV is the easiest channel to broadcast races to any part of the world. F1 TV provides:

• Live race coverage
• Onboard driver cameras
• Race replays
• Real-time timing data
• Digital Sports Broadcasters and Channels.

The races are also covered by the regional sports networks in Southeast Asia like:

• Cable sports channels
• Sports streaming websites in the region.
• Associate broadcasters licensed by Formula 1.
• Streaming on Mobile Devices

Most spectators choose sporting events to be viewed with smartphones or tablets. Those can stream races using:

• Official sports apps
• Smart TV apps
• Sport-themed mobile streaming services that require a subscription.

Why F1 Race Times Differ Across Countries?

Formula 1 is held in various parts of the globe including Europe to Asia and the Americas. Due to this international calendar, race time differs depending on times. It is also a factor affecting the region of Southeast Asia, as fans can now view races at the same time due to this time zone.

Singapore keeps UTC+8, and race events such as the Singapore Grand Prix tend to start in the evening so as to produce the so-called night-race effect. Malaysia is along the same UTC+8 line and therefore the race is watched by the viewers there simultaneously as Singapore. The Philippines is also at the UTC+8, therefore when there is a race, it is at the same time as Singapore and Malaysia.

Country	Time Zone	Race Start Time
Singapore	SGT (UTC+8)	8:00 PM
Malaysia	MYT (UTC+8)	8:00 PM
Philippines	PHT (UTC+8)	8:00 PM

Upcoming Races on the F1 Calendar

Each season there are approximately 24 races which are held in different continents through the Formula 1 calendar. After the Singapore race, the championship usually continues with races with the  Next Grand Prix Race. Check the table below.

Grand Pix	Region
United States Grand Prix	North America
Mexico City Grand Prix	North America
São Paulo Grand Prix	South America
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix	Middle East

Tips for Watching the F1 Race Live

These are just a few tips that can be observed to make sure you are not late at the start of a race.

• See the Official Schedule of the Race – When using the Formula 1 official web site make sure to always check the race calendar to ensure that you know when the race begins in your locality.
• Set Race Reminders – You can also set reminders on your phone or sports apps so as to make sure you are reminded of the race to avoid missing it.
• Follow Live Race Updates
• Unless you can watch the race line-up, you can tune to – Live timing apps, Social media updates, and Motorsport news platforms.

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