Formula 1 heads under the lights this weekend for the iconic Singapore Grand Prix as the final flyaway leg of the 2015 season begins.
With the European rounds now done with, the paddock arrives in Singapore for one of the most unique races that the sport has known.
Since joining the calendar as the first night race back in 2008, the event has established itself as a firm favorite on the calendar, posing a challenge to all involved with the race.
The night race means that all in Singapore must remain on European times, resulting in some college-esque sleeping habits. Bedtime is ordinarily 6am, with most then rising in the middle of the afternoon. The race itself starts at 8pm local time and will finish around 10pm.
Make sure you’ve got your timings right with our full TV schedule for this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix on NBCSN, CNBC and Live Extra.
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F1 heads under the lights this weekend with its annual nighttime race in Singapore with the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday at 7:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN. Defending champion Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes, 252 points) has extended his lead to 53 points over teammate Nico Rosberg (199 points). Hamilton won last week’s Italian Grand Prix, while Rosberg was unable to finish due to engine failure. Hamilton won last year’s Singapore GP after Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) had won three straight times in Singapore.
Coverage begins Friday on NBC Sports Live Extra at 6 a.m. with Practice 1, followed by Practice 2 at 9:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN. Live Extra airs exclusive coverage of Practice 3 on Saturday at 6 a.m., and CNBC will present qualifying on Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. NBCSN’s live coverage of the Singapore Grand Prix begins Sunday at 7:30 a.m. ET, followed by F1 Extra post-race coverage at 10 a.m. ET.
Lead F1 commentator Leigh Diffey will call this weekend’s action, and will be joined by veteran analyst and former racecar driver David Hobbs, and analyst and former race mechanic for the Benetton F1 team Steve Matchett. F1 insider Will Buxton will serve as the team’s on-site reporter from Singapore.
| Date | Program | Time (ET) | Network |
| Thur., September 17 | NASCAR America | 4:30 p.m. | NBCSN |
| NASCAR K&N Pro Series East – Richmond** | 7 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| Mecum Auctions: Dallas* | 8 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| Fri., September 18 | Global RallyCross (Encore) | 12 a.m. | NBCSN |
| F1 Singapore Grand Prix – Practice 1 | 6 a.m. | NBC Sports Live Extra | |
| F1 Singapore Grand Prix – Practice 2 | 9:30 a.m. | NBCSN | |
| Sprint Cup Series First Practice – Chicago | 12:30 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| XFINITY Series Final Practice – Chicago | 2 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| Mecum Auctions: Dallas | 4:30 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| Sprint Cup Series Qualifying – Chicago | 6:30 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| Mecum Auctions: Dallas* | 8 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| Sat., September 19 | F1 Singapore Grand Prix – Practice 3 | 6 a.m. | NBC Sports Live Extra |
| F1 Singapore Grand Prix – Qualifying | 8 a.m. | CNBC | |
| Sprint Cup Series Second Practice – Chicago | 1:30 p.m. | CNBC | |
| XFINITY Series Qualifying – Chicago | 2:45 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| NASCAR America | 4 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| Sprint Cup Series Final Practice – Chicago | 4:30 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| XFINITY Countdown to Green Pre-Race Show | 5:30 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| XFINITY Series Race – Chicago | 6 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| Mecum Auctions: Dallas* | 8:30 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| Sun., September 20 | F1 Singapore Grand Prix – Qualifying (Encore) | 1:30 a.m. | NBCSN |
| F1 Singapore Grand Prix | 7:30 a.m. | NBCSN | |
| F1 Extra | 10 a.m. | NBCSN | |
| NASCAR America Sunday | 1:30 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| Sprint Cup Countdown to Green Pre-Race Show | 2:30 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| Sprint Cup Series Race – Chicago | 3 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| Sprint Cup Series Post Race Show | 6:30 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| Victory Lap | 7 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| Mobsteel (Encore) | 8 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| Mecum Auctions: Dallas* | 9 p.m. | NBCSN |
