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FIA Confirms Singapore GP Despite Unhealthy Haze

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

FIA Confirms Race

The FIA confirmed the Singapore Grand Prix will run despite unhealthy haze levels.
Indonesia's forest fires caused the haze and pushed air quality into the unhealthy range.
Local authorities will distribute N95 masks and medical aid to spectators and staff.
The FIA warned that worsening air quality could restrict outdoor entertainment.

Summary

Mercedes Debuts Wing

Five designated Straight Mode zones will operate on the Marina Bay circuit this weekend.
Mercedes will run a new two-element front wing designed for Straight Mode performance gains.
Red Bull’s RB22 receives revised front-wing endplates and an altered rear-wheel exit duct for extra cooling.
McLaren introduces a circuit-specific cooling component, the only non-Mercedes upgrade at Singapore.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli qualified fourth and then climbed to second behind Max Verstappen.

History

Historical Context

In September 2015 the Singapore Grand Prix ran despite a severe haze, with the PSI reaching a hazardous 313 on 24 September and schools closed by the Ministry of Education. In later years the same Indonesian fires returned, prompting the FIA and Singapore health agencies to provide N95 masks while Mercedes, Red Bull and McLaren unveiled aerodynamic upgrades.

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FIA Confirms Race

The FIA confirmed the Singapore Grand Prix will run despite unhealthy haze levels.
Indonesia's forest fires caused the haze and pushed air quality into the unhealthy range.
Local authorities will distribute N95 masks and medical aid to spectators and staff.
The FIA warned that worsening air quality could restrict outdoor entertainment.

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