Singapore Grand Prix

The Singapore GP is one of the most loved and awaited events of Formula 1. Fans and drivers alike consider the track the epitome of racing when it comes to street circuits. The track features a lot of action and overtaking drama. The drivers race to gain the unofficial title of the “Lion of Singapore” for the race. The Singapore GP has a lot of pompous displays and lighting to complement the aura of night racing in Formula 1.

The Singapore GP is generally described as the toughest race of the Formula 1 calendar by drivers. The race tests more than speed. The humidity and high temperatures are also a deciding factor for the drivers in the event. There is a very little margin of error, as the drivers have to hug the walls to set the perfect lap time at the street circuit. The race is organised with a backdrop of the city’s famous skyline.

Singapore Grand Prix History

The first Singapore GP was organised in 2008. The Singapore GP has seen one of the greatest controversies in Formula 1, with respect to teams orders. The 2008 is marred by the fact that Nelson Piquet Jr. was ordered by Renault to crash so that the safety would benefit Fernando Alonso. The first Singapore GP was won by Fernando Alonso for Renault. The 2023 Singapore GP was won by Carlos Sainz and is among the only few races which were won by a non-Red Bull driver in 2023.

Singapore Grand Prix 2024 Schedule

The Singapore GP in 2024 will be held from 21 to 22 September. The qualifying session of the race will be held on Saturday, 21st September from 9:00 PM track time, whereas the main race will start from 8:00 PM track time on Sunday. The race will be a 62-lap event taking place over a total race distance of 306.143 km.

Singapore Grand Prix 2024 Venue

The Singapore GP will be held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2024. It is located in Downtown Core and Kailang. The track is 4.94 km long and has little to no run-off areas. The race track was modified in 2023 to reduce the number of turns to 19. It features 3 DRS zones to facilitate overtaking and follows an anti-clockwise race format. The lap record is held by Lewis Hamilton who set a time of 1:35.867 in 2023.

Drivers with the most wins in the Singapore Grand Prix

The driver who is known as the “Lion of Singapore” is Sebsatian Vettel. The German retired after the 2022 season but has the most number of wins in the Singapore GP event. He has won the race 5 times, including three consecutive victories from 2011-2013. The 2018 Singapore GP was his last victory in Formula 1 racing. Ferrari is the best team in the event with 5 victories.

Where to watch the Singapore Grand Prix 2024?

The Formula 1 Singapore GP will be broadcast on different channels worldwide, according to the list on the Formula 1 official website. Here is a list of broadcasters in different countries:

Singapore Grand Prix race timings for different time zones