Follow along as F1 sets the grid for the Sprint race at the Singapore Grand Prix

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A critical qualifying session lies ahead this Friday at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Qualifying for the F1 Sprint race that comes later this weekend.

The tight and narrow Marina Bay Street Circuit is one of Formula 1’s more punishing tracks, both in terms of what the heat, humidity, and layout does to the drivers inside the cars, as well as what the layout means for overtaking during races. That comes at a premium, meaning the better you do in qualifying, the better chance you have at bringing home points in the race.

And with the F1 season winding down, every point matters in the chase for both the F1 Drivers’ Championship, and the F1 Constructors’ Championship.

F1 Sprint qualifying gets away at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Friday morning, and we will be following it here live as well as on the brand-new SB Nation app. So check back early and often!

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F1 Sprint provisional grid

Here is the provisional grid for the F1 Sprint race at the Singapore Grand Prix, which will be filled in throughout the qualifying session:

Row

Position

Driver

Team

Position

Driver

Team

Row 112
Row 234
Row 356
Row 478
Row 5910
Row 61112
Row 71314
Row 81516
Row 91718
Row 101920
Row 112122

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