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9 tips for making the most of the Singapore Grand Prix

by Jeanne Horak on September 1, 2014 26 Comments in Singapore

SingaporeF1TitleRed © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

** OWING TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE 2020 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX HAS BEEN CANCELLED **

I grew up in a household where the weekends were set according to the clock of the Formula 1 racing schedule.  I could spell Emerson Fittipaldi and Mario Andretti before I turned ten; I knew my Jacky Ickx from my Jacques Lafitte; and I could identify Jody Scheckter’s Ferrari at a hundred paces .  You see, my dad was an obsessive F1 fan his entire life and I can barely remember a Sunday when he did not spend the afternoon glued to the TV, watching cars hurtling around and around some track in a foreign country. After I left home, I did not miss the disturbed Sunday lunches as he dashed off to watch the start on TV, nor the incessant  and seemingly interminable hornet-like buzzing of the cars.  Given all this, you’d think that I would not be a good candidate to enjoy the Singapore Grand Prix Formula 1 Night race – but you would be 100% wrong!

There has been some form of Grand Prix held in Singapore since 1961, athough it was only in 2008 that the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix night race that we know today was born. The event takes place annually through the middle of Singapore on the Marina Bay Street Circuit and it was both the first ever F1 night race and the first F1 street circuit in Asia. The fact that it takes place at night means that temperatures are a little cooler, with the added bonus that Europe has just woken up when the race starts and can therefore watch the televised event live. We planned our visit to Singapore in 2013 specifically to coincide with the Singapore Grand Prix and we were determined to make the most of it – here are the top 9 tips that I picked up along the way:

1.  Book as early as you can.  Tickets go on sale online on the Singapore F1 Grand Prix website in April  and there is a discount for earlybird buyers until 8 May 2019.  If you purchase from abroad, the system for picking up the tickets in central Singapore is very efficient – we were in and out in les than 10 minutes – and that was the first day of the Grand Prix, so a relatively busy time!

 

SingaporeF1Tix © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

2.  Choose the right ticket for you. The (massive) Marina Bay Circuit is divided into four zones, and there are trackside grandstands and bleachers in all of them (this map will make it a bit clearer). Racing takes place over three days (day 1 is practice, day 2 is practice and qualifiers, and day 3 is the race) and for each you can buy various different types of tickets either for a single day or all three days. For example:

  • Grandstand tickets (there are over ten different grandstands and Sunday tickets range from £116 for the Bay Grandstand to £644 for the premium Pit Grandstand);
  • Walkabout tickets (premier for accessing all 4 zones all 3 days at £223; or just Zone 4 Padang access all 3 days at £150; and
  • Combo ticket packages that give you a different combination of grandstands and walkabout zone access on each of the three days of racing (range from £279 to £498).

We already knew we were there for the spectacle rather than the racing and did not want to pay a premium to be stuck on a grandstand – so we bought all-zones walkabout.  Zone 4 is where the Padang Stage is – which is the venue for most of the food stalls are and the massive concerts take place after each day’s racing.  Access to Zone 4 is included in every single ticket sold for the event, so it is by far the most crowded, making it less than ideal for walkabout tickets if you actually want to see racing.  We found Zone 3 to be hot, sweaty and lacking in any good vantage points.  Zone 1 houses the smaller stages for performers and more food stalls, but by far my favourite zone was Zone 2, around the base of the Singapore Flyer, where there were plenty of spaces to stand on the bleachers, as well as proper cocktail bars for buying exorbitantly priced but much needed G&Ts!   One word of warning: if you are hanging out in zones 2 and 1 it is quite a long walk to get back to Zone 4 and there are some significant bottlenecks along the way – so do plan ahead if you want to get from there to, say, the Padang stage at a particular time.

 

SingaporeF1Entrance © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

3.  Pick your vantage point. In some ways, you are quite restricted as to where you can view the race from – you can’t just show up at any point along the route and hope to get a great view. If you are not on a grandstand, you are either just on the roadside behind a massive fence (and probably staring at the back of somebody’s head) or on unreserved bleachers – but as we discovered, there are bleachers and bleachers.  On the night of the qualifiers, we tried out the bleachers in Zone 4 and they were without fail HEAVING, sweaty and not so much fun – you had to fight for your place and you got jostled about a lot without seeing much. On the day of the race we found two great vantage points during the pre-race activities: between Turn 1 and Turn 2 opposite the grandstands provided us with a great view of the Porsche race in the afternoon, and Turn 22 (the second-to-last turn, just by the pit lane entrance) provides an excellent spot to watch the pre-race driver parade.  The best bleachers we found were in Zone 2 at the base of the  Singapore Flyer between turns 22 and 23.  There was plenty of space and the people there were serious about the racing, so it was all quite civilised and you could sip your expensive drinks without being jostled, and snap some pics.  I would definitely head there again if we went back.

 

SingaporeF1Grandstand 1 © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1Grandstand2 © J Horal-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1Bleachers © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

4.  Don’t miss out on the concerts that close each day’s racing.  When we visited, we saw The Killers performing on the Saturday night and it was hands down one of the best concerts of my entire life.  Leave the racing a little early if you want to get a good vantage point.  Although all tickets are the same price, there is a “golden circle” near the stage.  If you arrive early enough, access to this will be unrestricted, but as it fills up, the gates are closed and you will be stuck further back. We arrived just in time to enter the golden circle and ended up less than 20m from the stage.  In 2019, headline acts include Swedish House Mafia, Muse and Fatboy Slim!

 

SingaporeF1Killers1 © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1Killers4 © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1Killers3 © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1Killers2 © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1Killers5 © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

5.  Bring the right clothes and kit. I thought people were being overly cautious when they said bring earplugs to watch the Grand Prix – but the sound of the engines up close and personal is surprisingly visceral and seriously so loud that you cannot do without them!  Apparently the cars’ engines have been changed since last year and they are now quieter, but remember this is a city circuit and the sound is bounced around between the buildings and amplified – so take your earplugs just in case.  It’s also extremely hot and sweaty to the point of claustrophobia, so dress light and bring a handheld fan for comfort – and comfortable shoes for walking and dancing! Singapore is known for its frequent rain showers, so it can’t hurt to pack a rain poncho as there is not a lot of cover around the circuit if the heavens open.

 

SingaporeF1Fans © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

6.  Ride the Flyer! Your Grand Prix ticket includes unlimited rides on the Singapore Flyer ferris wheel which is slap bang in the middle of the circuit and therefore closed to non-ticket holders. Try and ride it in the afternoon and again in the evening for different city views.  It also provides a great view of the final turn of the track (right by the entrance to the pit lane) as well as the starting grid and finish line, so it is possible to get some really interesting aerial shots.  If you timed it right you could get lucky and be in the Flyer to watch both the start and the finish of the race.  We found there to be minimal queues for the Flyer during the race and the air-conditioned pods provided a bit of respite from the heat and the crush of people.

 

SingaporeF1Flyer © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1FlyerViewDusk © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeMarinaBay © J Horak-Druif

 

SingaporeF1FlyerPodView2 © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1FlyerPodView © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1FinishLine © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1GridPits © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1FromAbove2 © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1FromAbove1 © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

7.  Be realistic about the photos you will be able to get. For safety, the entire circuit is fenced off with a tall wire fence so pretty much every pic you shoot will have the wire fence in between you and the cars – don’t think you will get dazzling magazine-quality shots. Cameras also have an annoying habit of focusing on the thing closest to them, resulting in 50 snaps of a beautifully in-focus fence and a blurred racing car…  You will also learn pretty soon that the cars move extremely fast during the race and that getting good pics require you to be able to pan very very quickly and shoot multiple frames per second – which not all cameras are capable of doing. My best tip is to try and get your shots of the cars during the pre-race formation lap when they travel relatively slowly and are easier to shoot. But even more than that, put the camera away after a few shots and experience the thrill of the event first hand.

 

SingaporeF1Crowds © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1Ferrari © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1RedBull © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

8. Don’t miss out on the other things to do and see. As a not-very-massive fan of F1 racing, when hubby suggested going to the circuit mid-afternoon on the final race day, I was worried that I would be bored out of my skull – but there was loads to see and do! The plentiful food stalls in the Padang area provides a good selection of Singaporean (and not so Singaporean!) street food, as well as a limited selection of alcohol.  Just walking around all the zones and familiarising yourself with the circuit is a good idea too – especially as it is a lot less crowded earlier in the day.  This is how we discovered the smaller stages and food stalls in Zone 1 on the river, and the riverbank itself is a perfect place to kick off your shoes and relax under the plam trees to watch the world go by.   There is also non-F1 racing that takes place earlier in the afternoon and the Porsche Carrera Cup made for some good viewing.  It’s also worth turning up early if you want to see the pre-race drivers’ parade when all the drivers are driven around the track in vintage convertibles to wave at the crowd (another great photo opportunity).

 

SingaporeF1Stage © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1NickWalking © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1Flame © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1PorscheCarreraCup2 © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1PorscheCarreraCup1 © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1Vettl © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

SingaporeF1Hamilton © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

9.  Don’t miss the fireworks!  As the chequered flag comes down at the end of the race, a massive fireworks display kicks off in front of the Marina Bay Sands hotel.  I found that it was well worth leaving the race a little early to get a good vantage point for this as your view may be quite obscured from some points along the track.  The best place to be to see the fireworks is in Zone 4 along Esplanade Drive, the road just behind the Merlion statue. It’s a spectacular end to three spectacular days.

 

SingaporeF1Fireworks © J Horak-Druiff 2014

 

VISITOR INFO:

In 2019 the Singapore Grand Prix takes place from 20-22 September.  All the information you need about the race as well as ticket sales can be found on the Singapore F1 Grand Prix website.

Singapore Airlines flies four times daily from London Heathrow and daily from Manchester to Singapore. See singaporeair.com for the latest offers and to book, or read about my experiences flying Singapore Airlines Business Class.

For more information on Singapore, please visit the Singapore Tourism Bureau website at YourSingapore.com or Facebook.com/YourSingapore.  You may also by interested in nine things you need to eat in Singapore or Singapore’s amazing cultural diversity.

DISCLOSURE: My visit to Singapore and the Singapore Grand Prix was a personal holiday,  paid for entirely by me.

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  1. Stuart Vettese says

    September 1, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    I have to say that is a whole new world to me (Grand Prix)! Interesting read.

    Reply
  2. Sarah Maison Cupcake says

    September 1, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    Wow! I don’t follow Grand Prix hugely closely but I dip in and out. The races in cities are my favourites as there’s more to look at as they go round. If you ever go to Monaco it looks very familiar from Formula One!

    Reply
  3. Sally - My Custard Pie says

    September 2, 2014 at 10:13 am

    Great pics – especially the one with the fans. Must admit I loathe the sport though…it’s that noise. Watched Rush recently the film about James Hunt and Niki Lauder which was more my kind of entertainment.
    You should come and watch F1 in Abu Dhabi…

    Reply
  4. Meeta says

    September 3, 2014 at 11:00 am

    VETTEL! We are big fans here of course VETTEL fans! Last year we were are the Nürburgring with Soeren for the first time (Tom & I have been a few times). I have to show him your post he’ll get a kick. We are trying to catch one in Abu Dhabi and hope that next year it will coincide with our stay there. Unfortunately it does not this year!

    Reply
  5. Rosana, Hot&Chilli Food and Travel Blog says

    September 3, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    Yeap! Formula 1 is huge in Brazil after football. My family life worked around the 2x F’s on weekends. Huge fans!

    Reply
  6. brent says

    September 3, 2014 at 11:18 pm

    Hi there,

    I’ve read that the Singapore Flyer is no longer free with your ticket. Also, since the cars are using a different engine this year the noise is almost 40% less than what it use to be. So you may find that you do not need the use of ear plugs.

    Reply
  7. kitu macker says

    January 10, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    super info . thanks.

    Reply
  8. Ryan says

    June 8, 2015 at 9:27 am

    Hi, I know this is a year late but I”m attending the 2015 F1 races and I wonder if access to the musical performances are included in the race tix purchase?

    Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Jeanne says

      June 8, 2015 at 1:43 pm

      Hi Ryan – yes, all tickets to the F1 races include access to the Padang stage and the musical performances there. Have a fabulous time!

      Reply
    • Sander says

      July 26, 2015 at 11:29 am

      Ryan, where you from and which tixket you have? I want to go to but no friends so far. So maybe we can meet up!

      Reply
  9. Bas van der Meer says

    August 20, 2015 at 10:49 am

    Very good and fun to read !
    I will be going this year for the first time to the Singapore GP so I’m really excitant after reading this !

    Anybody perhaps have experience with collecting the ticket over there ?
    I ordered my ticket in March of this year but I still did not receive a pick-up location and I understood that they would be available in August.
    On my e-ticket there is still the message that pick up locations will be informed later on.

    Hope somebody has experience with this and can inform me about this 🙂

    Reply
  10. Chloe says

    September 2, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    Hello.

    I fell across your blog, it made for great pre-grand prix reading.

    Thank you!

    Chloe

    Reply
  11. VSM says

    March 31, 2016 at 5:26 am

    Ran across this when researching for best ticket options to offer for our site. Cool write up (and pix!) 🙂 I was there that same year, The Killers ftw!

    Reply
  12. Fabio De Paulo says

    July 23, 2016 at 3:51 am

    Old blog but still very useful. Thank you for the tips. I and my wife are going for the first time to Singapore and these tips help a lot.

    Reply
  13. Terry and Jan says

    August 6, 2016 at 11:51 am

    Thanks for your comprehensive info gave me a bit more perspective on what will happen on the race days. I am also not a massive F1 fan, never been to a car race, but couldn’t resist experiencing this at least just once. We have Bay Grandstand tickets but I have been trying to source tickets to see Kylie. I take from your info that this is included in the price of the ticket or is there an extra charge at the venue for entry?

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    • Jeanne says

      August 7, 2016 at 4:56 pm

      Hi Terry & Jan – thanks for your lovely comment and glad you liked the post. As one non-F1 fan to another, I promise you that you will have a ball! The price of the concerts is included in the price of all tickets that allows you access to Zone 4. Looking at this link http://www.singaporegp.sg/tickets/details/1/4 it seems your bay Grandstand tix will get you into Zones 3 and 4 – so if Kylie is playing on the night you are on the grandstand, you are already sorted. Alternatively, you just need Zone 4 (Padang) tickets for the night that Kylie plays. Either way, once you are admitted to the spectator zone, there is no additional charge for the concerts 🙂 Have a great time!

      Reply
      • ramkumar nagaraj says

        September 6, 2016 at 1:41 pm

        Dear Sir,

        I am a first time visitor to Formula one.I have the below queries.
        What time its better to come for the race? What time is the qualifiers?
        What is my seat no so that i can get good seat?

        Where can i come and collect the actual tickets? pls guide me
        ramu

        Reply
  14. Gordon Robinson says

    February 12, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    I just booked for 2017, staying at the Park View Hotel on Beach Road. I am thinking of getting tickets for Pedang stand for easy walking access & the live stage etc. But, how long a walk is it to say pit complex & other gates from there, & is the humidity very draining for long walks?? Any advice appreciated.

    Reply
  15. Nehemiah says

    May 3, 2018 at 10:39 am

    Hi I just read your great tips for f1. May I know which category did you choose for those photos? Thanks in advance

    Reply
  16. Havana Hal says

    September 24, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    Thanks for the post. It is really going to help us out when we go to purchase our 2019 tickets. I’ll re-read the narrative, but any suggestions for the best grand stand seats. The maps are confusing and hard to read. I did not see “zones” on the map … thanks.

    Reply
  17. Harold says

    June 1, 2019 at 8:47 pm

    Helo i find your tips very informative and helpfull. Its my very first time to attend this f1 race. Problem is the 3 day walkabout is sold out. I need the swedish house mafia and fatboy slim concert and adrenaline views of the race. Any advice for a 3 day ticket below 450 sgd?

    Please send me guide for cheap accomodation or hostels

    Reply
    • Jeanne Horak says

      June 3, 2019 at 11:53 am

      Hi Harold – I booked really early when I went and got the earlybird prices. I’m afraid that if the tickets are sold out on the official site it’s probably going to be difficult to find them at a reasonable price on reseller sites. I don’t have a guide to cheap accommodation but most sites like booking.com, tripadvisor etc have a “to cheap hotels and hostels in Singapore” feature and you might find this blog post useful: https://www.thepinaysolobackpacker.com/singapore-travel-guide-blog/

      Reply
  18. Angga says

    August 11, 2019 at 3:40 pm

    hello, I found your blog so helpful.
    I’ve already booked my ticket for 2019 GP (bay grandstand). can you suggest what time (to be exact) I should leave for Padang Stage so I won’t miss the “golden circle” area (I wanna make sure that I have a good spot to see the entertainment things but still don’t wanna miss the race though)
    Thank you

    Reply
  19. Oliver says

    August 24, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    Hello, thank you for sharing your experiences. It gives me some very helpful tips
    because I will go to see the Singapore Grand Prix 2019 in a few weeks.
    I have a Premier Walkabout Ticket. Do you know if it is still possible to ride the flyer for free with a Premier Walkabout Ticket? I can´t find current information regarding this.

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Jeanne Horak is a freelance food and travel writer; recipe developer and photographer. South African by birth and Londoner by choice, Jeanne has been writing about food and travel on Cooksister since 2004. She is a popular speaker on food photography and writing has also contributed articles, recipes and photos to a number of online and print publications. Jeanne has also worked with a number of destination marketers to promote their city or region. Please get in touch to work with her Read More…

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Bowls of broccoli and Stilton soup
Salmon with blood oranges dill and capers
Brussels sprouts with feta and pomegranate
Roast lamb with pomegranate glaze
Blood orange & pistachio galettes
Cauliflower topped steak with melted cheese
Plate of potted smoked salmon with slaw and a glass of champagne
bowls of pistachio pomegranate bircher muesli

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