The Week Ahead

F1 Fantasy Singapore GP 2026 arrives after a chaotic, rain-hit Bahrain GP in Malaysia, where Max Verstappen took his first win of the season and Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead to 84 points over George Russell. With Russell confirmed to be starting at the back of the grid, Antonelli can further tighten his grip on the title. This is also a Sprint weekend, giving fantasy players two scoring opportunities but only one practice session before decisions lock in. The key question is whether to rely on Russell making his way through the field with Marina Bay’s limited overtaking opportunities, or build around safer premium options like Antonelli and Verstappen.

Quick Reference

Sprint Weekend?	YES
🔒 Fantasy Lock	2:00 AM PT, October 10 3:00 AM MT, October 10 5:00 AM ET, October 10
2× Boost	KIMI ANTONELLI—fantasy points leader
Value Pick	ARVID LINDBLAD—recent pace, likely price increase
Constructor	MERCEDES—fantasy points leader
One to Avoid	ASTON MARTIN—recent struggles, likely price decrease
Chips to play this week	This weekend is the last Sprint weekend of the season, which means it could be the last chance to take advantage of the 3× Boost or Limitless chips with extra points on hand.

The Circuit

Marina Bay is a tight, high-downforce street circuit built around 19 corners, heavy braking zones, repeated traction events, and unforgiving walls. Overtaking remains difficult despite the revised final sector, with 58 passes recorded in 2025, so qualifying and track position carry extra fantasy weight and positions-gained upside is less dependable than at more raceable circuits. The race is normally a one-stop, with teams favouring long opening stints and trying to exploit tyre offsets or Safety Cars. Singapore has historically produced an 18.6% DNF rate, while the Safety Car probability over the last six races sits at 67%, leaving plenty of potential for chaos. Thunderstorms are also in the forecast, particularly around race day, increasing the appeal of reliable drivers and potentially creating extra midfield opportunities. Overall, this track generally rewards frontrunners, but crashes, weather, and Safety Cars keep value picks firmly in play.

Building Your Team This Week

Locks, value picks, and drivers to avoid this weekend. Prices and ownership current as of this week. Full methodology in our PPM guide.

Tier	Driver / Constructor	Price (movement)	Why This Week
🟢 Lock	KIMI ANTONELLI	$27.0M (▲ $0.1M)	Fantasy points leader
🟢 Lock	MERCEDES	$34.0M (▲ $0.2M)	Fantasy points leader
⭐ Value	ARVID LINDBLAD	$9.4M (▲ $0.6M)	Recent pace, likely price increase
⭐ Value	RACING BULLS	$15.9M (▲ $0.6M)	Recent pace, likely price increase
🔴 Avoid	FERNANDO ALONSO	$5.6M (▼ $0.6M)	Recent pace, likely price decrease
🔴 Avoid	ASTON MARTIN	$5.1M (▼ $0.6M)	Recent pace, likely price decrease

Fantasy Implications from F1 News

• Mercedes: Their price has reached the fantasy game’s maximum value of $34.0M, meaning they won’t provide any more budget growth, but that also means their PPM will increase.
• George Russell: Mercedes have confirmed he will take a significant grid penalty after his Malaysia power-unit failure forced an engine change. That makes him a risky pick at a track where overtaking is difficult, although a low starting position could create positions-gained and overtaking upside.
• Red Bull: Singapore will be the first low-speed street-circuit test for Red Bull’s latest major upgrade package. That makes FP1 especially important for judging whether Verstappen’s recent pace carries over to Marina Bay.

This Week’s Pick & Last Week’s Result

Our Lineup — Singapore GP 2026

Slot	Asset	Price	Why
Driver 1 (3× Boost)	KIMI ANTONELLI	$27.0M	Fantasy points leader
Driver 2 (2× Boost)	ISACK HADJAR	$15.7M	Decent recent PPM
Driver 3	ARVID LINDBLAD	$9.4M	Recent pace, likely price increase
Driver 4	NICO HULKENBERG	$6.0M	Recent pace, likely price increase
Driver 5	OLIVER BEARMAN	$5.8M	Affordable
Constructor 1	MERCEDES	$34.0M	Fantasy points leader
Constructor 2	FERRARI	$27.9M	Recent pace
Total		$125.8M

Strategy: We unfortunately weren’t able to build enough budget for a four-Tier A lineup for the final Sprint race of the season, but Hadjar’s recent pace has built him into a promising 2× Boost behind Antonelli.

Last Race: Bahrain GP Result

The gamble on Verstappen and Red Bull paid off as Verstappen converted pole into victory and Hadjar improved to P5 after his engine penalty. Russell’s late DNF brought down Mercedes’ score.

Season Progress

F1 Fantasy Singapore GP 2026 — FAQ

Who should I Boost in F1 Fantasy for the Singapore GP?

Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen again look like the best drivers to Boost this weekend based on their recent pace and reported car upgrades.

Is Marina Bay Circuit good for overtaking in F1 Fantasy?

Marina Bay is generally a low-overtaking circuit, with track position and qualifying carrying more weight than at most venues. That limits the upside of midfield drivers relying on positions-gained and overtake scoring, so fantasy players should lean more heavily toward frontrunners and strong constructors.

Who are the best value picks for F1 Fantasy at the Singapore GP?

Arvid Lindblad and Isack Hadjar have both been outscoring their price and should keep climbing with their recent pace. Audi and Racing Bulls have also been scoring very well, increasing their chances of going up in price.

What are you running this week? Drop your lineup in the comments — and check back after Sprint Qualifying for any last-minute changes.

New to F1 Fantasy? Complete Beginner’s Guide — Last Week’s Results: Bahrain GP Review — Track Practice Data: Singapore GP Lock Guide (expected on Friday)