8th - 11th October
Language
English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
Currency
Singapore Dollar S$(SGD)
Time Zone
UTC +8
Electricity
230V, 50Hz, Type G
Singapore
Weather
26℃ 31℃
light rain
Tue
27℃ 32℃
Wed
26℃ 28℃
Thu
26℃ 28℃
It’s fair to say F1 loves the Singapore Grand Prix. The race has been run on the current street circuit since 2008 and recently had its agreement extended to 2028.
The beauty of this event is how close everything is to the track. There are hundreds of hotels available in all categories although those closest to the track command the highest prices especially if rooms have a view of the track.
Thankfully the race takes place at night which means the temperature drops a few degrees but not the humidity, so dress accordingly. This is the only track where there are portable air coolers positioned throughout the paddock which is a godsend for those of us who work in that area.
If you’re hoping to meet a driver, know that most will drive into the drivers’ car park at the Singapore Eye end of the paddock and walk through those swipe gates. Some may walk from nearby hotels e.g. Ritz Carlton so if you wait at the main entrance to the paddock, they may stop for you on the way.
If there’s one race you’ll want to be in an air conditioned corporate suite it’s Singapore. The heat and humidity can be stifling so if your budget will allow it, book a corporate package.
The Singapore Eye provides a dramatic backdrop and you can even ride the wheel while the race is on for a bird’s eye view.
The cars average just under 180km/hr for a lap. There is only one track with a lower average speed and that’s Monaco, so overtaking in Singapore is tricky and it’s almost guaranteed that the safety car will be called upon during the race.
The Marina Bay Circuit winds its way around the Marina Bay area and across two bridges.
Since 2008
Number of Laps:
62
Circuit Length:
4.94KM
Race Distance:
306.143KM
Lap Record:
1:34.486
Daniel Ricciardo (2024)
At the Singapore Grand prix, most of the F1 drivers are dropped off at the main swipe gates in front of a group of dedicated fans who will typically stand for hours waiting for a glimpse. It’s obviously more comfortable at night due to the slightly lower temperatures however there are rarely more than a couple of hundred fans here and if you can access this area, I should imagine you’ll have success.
Quite a few of the F1 drivers stay at the Ritz Carlton Hotel which is located right next to the track. As a result, some of the drivers actually walk the 150m from their hotel to the paddock so keep your eyes peeled!
Charles Leclerc
2
Max Verstappen
1
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
3
| Position | Driver | Team | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:42:00.785 | 25 |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +7.335 | 18 |
| 3 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +24.573 | 15 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +40.506 | 12 |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +49.644 | 10 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +53.188 | 8 |
| 7 | Liam Lawson | RB F1 Team | +1:21.666 | 6 |
| 8 | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi | +1:23.386 | 4 |
| 9 | George Russell | Mercedes | +1:24.677 | 2 |
| 10 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | +1:30.862 | 1 |
| 11 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine F1 Team | +2.171 | 0 |
| 12 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | +5.006 | 0 |
| 13 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | +25.647 | 0 |
| 14 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +58.139 | 0 |
| 15 | Arvid Lindblad | RB F1 Team | +1:00.950 | 0 |
| 16 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +1:14.454 | 0 |
| 17 | Sergio Pérez | Cadillac F1 Team | +20.520 | 0 |
| 18 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 0 | |
| 19 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac F1 Team | +17.347 | 0 |
| 20 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 0 | |
| 21 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine F1 Team | 0 | |
| 22 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 0 |
| Position | Driver | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:33.241 | 1:31.639 | 1:31.373 |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:32.774 | 1:31.953 | 1:31.427 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:32.429 | 1:31.529 | 1:31.496 |
| 4 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:33.601 | 1:32.079 | 1:31.562 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:32.775 | 1:31.895 | 1:31.712 |
| 6 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:33.617 | 1:32.212 | 1:31.747 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:33.076 | 1:32.245 | 1:31.860 |
| 8 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine F1 Team | 1:33.182 | 1:32.602 | 1:32.225 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | RB F1 Team | 1:32.885 | 1:32.319 | 1:32.369 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | RB F1 Team | 1:33.288 | 1:32.498 | 1:32.781 |
| 11 | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi | 1:33.147 | 1:32.784 | |
| 12 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 1:33.356 | 1:32.908 | |
| 13 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 1:33.803 | 1:33.323 | |
| 14 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:33.774 | 1:33.526 | |
| 15 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 1:34.169 | 1:33.658 | |
| 16 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine F1 Team | 1:33.261 | 1:33.787 | |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:34.223 | ||
| 18 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:34.289 | ||
| 19 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:34.946 | ||
| 20 | Sergio Pérez | Cadillac F1 Team | 1:35.123 | ||
| 21 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac F1 Team | 1:35.984 | ||
| 22 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull |
If you're planning to attend the Singapore Grand Prix, here's some information that you'll find invaluable.
