Singapore brings F1's first night race of 2026 this weekend, and it arrives on sprint format just as the championship order looks shakier than expected. Red Bull's emphatic Malaysia win over Mercedes—a genuine upset—sets up a critical test on the Marina Bay street circuit, a track that historically scrambles the usual pecking order. Mercedes still leads the title fight, but if Red Bull's resurgence proves real rather than a one-race anomaly, Singapore's unforgiving layout could amplify the swing.
For American fans, this weekend marks the first sprint under Apple TV's new F1 broadcasting deal. The full package—practice, qualifying, all 22 onboard cameras, live timing—goes live Friday at 1:30am PDT with opening practice. The main event runs Sunday at 5am Pacific. If you missed the Malaysia shock, this is where we find out whether Red Bull just got lucky or if the title race just cracked wide open.
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