Singapore 2016 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX Singapore Unfortunately, we are unable to play the video at this time. Error Code: UNKNOWN 1:47.187 by Daniel Ricciardo (2016) Fri 16 – Sun 18 Sep 2016 Practice 1 Next Previous 1 / 5 Fireworks. Formula One World Championship, Rd13, Singapore Grand Prix, Race, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, Sunday 22 September 2013. Race winner Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull Racing RB7 celebrates in parc ferme. Formula One World Championship, Rd 14, Singapore Grand Prix, Race, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, Sunday 25 September 2011. Fernando Alonso (ESP) Ferrari F10 leads Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull Racing RB6. Formula One World Championship, Rd 15, Singapore Grand Prix, Race, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, Sunday 26 September 2010. Jenson Button (GBR) Brawn Grand Prix BGP 001.

Formula One World Championship, Rd 14, Singapore Grand Prix, Qualifying Day, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, Saturday 26 September 2009. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren and Nico Rosberg (GER) Williams celebrate on the podium. Formula One World Championship, Rd 15, Singapore Grand Prix, Race, Singapore, Sunday 28 September 2008. In 2008 Singapore had the honour of hosting the first night-time event in Formula One history. The inaugural Singapore Grand Prix proved a huge hit, staged on a new street circuit, with the city's famous skyline providing a truly spectacular backdrop. The race was announced in May 2007 following the agreement of a five-year deal between Formula One Management CEO Bernie Ecclestone, Singapore entrepreneur Mr Ong Beng Seng, and the Singapore Tourism Board.It instantly established itself as one of the most dramatic and atmospheric races on the calendar. The timing of the event also means it can be broadcast at a convenient time for European television audiences as well as thrilling local fans. Using public roads around the Marina Bay area, the circuit utilises powerful lighting systems to replicate daylight conditions and the most stringent safety protocols ensure driver and spectator safety.

Grandstand seating and hospitality areas lining the track can accommodate more than 80,000 spectators, while a permanent pit area with deluxe paddock facilities is located adjacent to the Singapore Flyer complex. The event is more than just a motor race. "We envision it to be a national festival, and one that presents many opportunities for participation for everyone, both visitors and Singaporeans alike," said Singapore's Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Mr S Iswaran. The Singapore Grand Prix - Photos - The Big Picture - Boston.com The Singapore Grand Prix Formula One Racing held its 800th race on Sunday in Singapore,with the Singapore Grand Prix - also the first Formula One race held at night. Organizers built, then lined a 5 kilometer track with over 1,600 lamps, said to be four times brighter than those used at football stadiums. Twenty drivers drove 61 laps for a total of 309 kilometers at speeds sometimes approaching 300 kilometers per hour - in a country that once banned the sport, in part for promoting reckless driving. Driver Fernando Alonso of Renault won the race with a time of 1:57:16.304.

( 25 photos total ) Formula One cars drive around the Marina Bay Street Circuit of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix during the time qualifying session September 27, 2008. The Singapore GP on Sunday will be F1's first night race, the first to be held in the island state and the first on an Asian street circuit. (REUTERS/Tim Chong) Marina Bay Street Circuit (Singapore) - Formula 1 Race Track - Singapore Grand Prix 1:45.599 - K Raikkonen (2008) Marina Bay Street Circuit: Home of the Singapore Grand Prix: While the Marina Bay Street Circuit passes famous landmarks in a manner similar to the Monaco course — including St. Andrew’s Cathedral, City Hall, the Supreme Court and the Esplanade Bridge — it does not have anything like the interesting changes in elevation of its European counterpart. It does have one thing that distinguishes it from all other Formula 1 tracks, however: It was designed to run exclusively as a night race.

With more than 1,500 light projectors — each with 2,000-watt, white-metal halide lamps — the overall luminosity of the circuit is four times that of an average sports stadium. With 61 laps around a track of 3 miles, the course has 23 corners, two of which will be taken at more than 100 miles per hour. It is also one of the rare races to be run counterclockwise, and the only Formula 1 circuit that incorporates two bridges and even goes under a grandstand. continue reading below our video 10 Best Teams in the History of Baseball Since the first race on the circuit in 2008, the drivers have had little problem with the lighting. But the circuit is tricky, made slippery by low temperatures, a bumpy surface and dust. “It is not easy, that’s for sure,” Lewis Hamilton said after winning in 2009 in his McLaren Mercedes. “It is not just the temperatures, but also it is corner after corner after corner. There is never a real break and it is very bumpy. The focus you probably need here is as much as you can possibly get.

But the track is fantastic.” The cars must be well balanced so that drivers can confidently push hard in the wide cross-section of corners. Fernando Alonso, the Ferrari driver who won the race in 2008 in a Renault and finished third last year, also in a Renault, said it was the kind of track that a driver either likes or does not like. “There’s no halfway,” he said. “The people who don’t like it never find the right way, they lack confidence in some corners, it’s difficult to attack in qualifying — and we know how important qualifying is on a street circuit where it’s difficult to overtake.” Even in 2015, the race remains one of the most popular and unusual on the calendar, although it is not the only night race anymore. Bahrain and Abu Dhabi both are twilight races, starting as the sun sets and ending under dark skies. Little has changed at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. It still remains a considerable challenge, although some corners - like the 'Singapore Sling' chicane and the complex that follows it - have been reprofiled and altered to improve the show. The Singapore Grand Prix - did you know? The Singapore Grand Prix - did you know?

Share Did you know that Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso have only finished off the podium in Singapore twice, or that the safety car has featured in every race at Marina Bay to date? We take a look at the most fascinating stats and trivia ahead of this weekend's 2015 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix... Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel have finished in the points in all seven previous races in Singapore, scoring five podiums each This year sees Singapore host its eighth world championship Grand Prix, all of which have been at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The inaugural event in 2008 was the first F1 race to be run at night under floodlights and was won, somewhat controversially, by Renault’s Fernando Alonso. Speaking of Alonso, the Spaniard has finished in the points in all seven races in Singapore to date, and has finished on the podium in five of them - an impressive record matched only by Sebastian Vettel. Vettel, however, has three race victories to Alonso’s two, and is also the only driver to have won in consecutive years (doing so in 2011, 2012 and 2013).

Like Alonso, Lewis Hamilton has also claimed a pair of wins at the street track, and can also boast the record for most pole positions at the circuit with three. Hamilton may have scored a ‘grand slam’ (pole, win, fastest lap, led every lap) at the last round in Italy, but Alonso and Vettel are the only drivers to have scored one in a race at Marina Bay. Vettel’s 2013 grand slam (or grand chelem as it’s often known) was the third of his career, whereas Alonso’s 2010 version was his first (and as yet only). Every race in Singapore has featured at least one safety car deployment Only six drivers have won a world championship Grand Prix from further back on the grid than the 15th position that Alonso started from in Singapore in 2008. However, the Spaniard’s achievement is slightly tainted by the fact that his path to victory was aided (without Alonso’s knowledge) by team mate Nelson Piquet Jr deliberately crashing and bringing out the safety car at a convenient moment.

Speaking of crashes and safety cars, shunts have been a common feature of races in Singapore, so much so that the safety car has been deployed at least once in every Grand Prix at Marina Bay to date. There have been a total of 10 deployments over the seven previous races. Red Bull are overwhelmingly the most successful team in Singapore Grand Prix history having taken four wins and eight podium finishes. They are also the only team to have led over 100 laps at Marina Bay. Mercedes, by contrast, have only recorded one podium finish in Singapore in five races - that was Hamilton’s win last year. The Marina Bay Street Circuit has 23 corners - more than any other track on the calendar The Marina Bay Street Circuit has more corners than any other circuit on the calendar - 23 (14 left handers and 9 right handers). The fact that most of these are fairly tight in nature helps contribute to Singapore having one of the longest average lap times on the calendar, comparable only to Spa-Francorchamps which is some 1.939 km greater in length.

The relatively slow nature of the circuit - and the propensity for safety cars - means it takes longer than average to complete the 305 km minimum race distance. As a result, Singapore is almost always the longest race of the season. None of the previous seven races in Singapore has been completed in under 1 hour 56 minutes. The smallest winning margin in Singapore Grand Prix history came in 2010 when Alonso beat Vettel by just 0.239s. Coincidentally the biggest winning margin at the venue involved the same two drivers and came in 2013 when Vettel finished 32.627s ahead of Alonso. That was one of only two occasions in the race’s history when the margin of victory has been over 10s. The other was last year when Hamilton beat Vettel by 13.534s. Nico Hulkenberg scored his only fastest lap to date in Singapore in 2012 Sebastian Vettel holds the lap record at Marina Bay, the German taking his Red Bull around in 1m 48.574s in the 2013 race.

Countryman Nico Hulkenberg scored his only race fastest lap at the circuit in 2012. As with any street circuit, overtaking is tricky in Singapore, making pole position even more valuable than usual. In fact, the pole sitter has won five of the seven previous races at Marina Bay (71 percent). On the subject of pole positions, Mercedes go into this weekend looking to tie Williams’ long standing record of 24 consecutive P1 starts, which was set across the 1992/93 campaigns. Hamilton meanwhile is chasing his eighth pole position in a row, which would move him level with Ayrton Senna’s all-time record for consecutive poles. The Briton is also in search of his 20th straight front row start, which, if he achieves it, would leave him just four short of all-time record (which is also held by Senna). Speaking of Senna and Hamilton, a victory this weekend would move the Mercedes star level with the great Brazilian (and Vettel) on 41 career victories.

Coincidentally, Senna achieved that tally across 161 race starts, and you guessed it: Singapore will be Hamilton’s 161st race start… And finally, the reigning world champion has won seven races so far this season, but he’ll need to win the remaining seven if he wants to surpass Vettel’s single season record of 13, set in 2013. Recommended Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix at Marina Bay Street Circuit Reviews Page 21 | bookF1.com Bay By Alistair, 27 Sep 2011 Singapore was my first GP event and I found it a great event and will definitely be returning to it (and hopefully others) in the future. I found I got better views from some walkabout areas in area 4 (included in the ticket) but the grandstand offered a much more enjoyable comfortable environment with the sea breeze and magnificent views over the marina Was a bit of a slow and congested trek from gate 3 (one of the two recommended gates for bay grandstand) to the stand itself especially at the end of the nights. Was this review helpful?

Padang By Ronnie Gemmell, 27 Sep 2011 I'm not really a F1 fan but this experience was amazing. It should be on everyone's list of things to do before you're to old to manage it. From start to finish (of the weekend, not the race) we were walking round with big smiles on our faces. The power of the F1 cars was unbelievable, don't rely on thinking you know all about it from watching on TV, I've done that, but being there is totally different. You can feel the cars coming before you see them, the excitement builds as they approach & then they're gone leaving you spilling your beer as you rush to get the earplugs in before the next car arrives. A very expensive weekend, but Singapore is never going to be cheap. Just make sure you fill your suitcase to your full airline allowance so the wife can't spend anymore in the designer shops on Orchard Rd!!! Was this review helpful? Best race on the F1 Calendar Pit By Gaye Kendrick, 07 Mar 2011 We attended the Singapore Grand Prix in Sept 2011 and it was by far the best one we have ever been to!

The people of Singapore are the most pleasant and nicest people you could wish to meet. We attended the whole weekend Event and F1 Rocks after the race which was brilliant but the main attraction last year (Mariah Carey) wasn't up to muchl We left the race early to see her but even then we were like 300 rows behind so couldn't even see her! Our tickets were amazing, I even spoke with Lewis Hamiltons girlfriend from my seat who posed for me on request for a pic. The atmosphere was electric to say the least and I would definitely book those tickets again. Lots to do and see over the weekend with entertainment every night. Our tickets also entitled us to a free ride on the Singapore flyer and although they are perhaps expensivel they are amazing seats. We stayed at the Marina Madarin hotel in Marina Bay and the track went around the hotel which was an amazing site as it's a night race. Word of warning though, Singapore isn't a cheap City apart from taxis but it's amazing otherwise. I have fab pictures which can be viewed on my Facebook page to help you make your mind up about visiting this F1 Event. Was this review helpful?

Turn 3 Premier By Scott, 16 Oct 2010 Great helpful and friendly service by BookF1 would use them again. We had a small delay getting the tickets but the office pulled out all of the stops to make sure we recieved them before we left the UK and they arrived 1 hour before we left for the airport thankfully :) but BookF1 had backup plans in place if they didn't arrive in time. For furture Singapore F1 visitors I would advise having a good idea of which MRT station you need to use to get to and from the track to your entry gate and be ready for changes, on the Friday some MRT stations were to busy and closed down so we had to try and find an alternative station. There is a small 7Eleven under the Singapore flyer which sells drinks (including beer) food and snacks at very good prices compared to the rest of the track vendors, the store is inside the track security screening area's so buying drinks is not a problem. We paid 5 dollars for a beer in the shop track vendors were charging 20 dollars.

If you want to get some good pictures of the F1 cars get a seat high up in the stands you are a little bit further away from the action but you won't end up with the fence in all of your pictures. If you want to see the main entertainment go for a ticket that is close by to that area, our seat (turn 3) were a good 30 minutes walk from the stage were Missy Elliot and Mariah Carrey were playing so getting there in time for a good view would have meant missing qualifying and the last 15 laps of the grand prix. The merchandise specfic to the Singapore F1 i.e. t-shirts are sold at half price on the Sunday so if you want one it is worth waiting. Was this review helpful? By Phil English, 11 Oct 2010 The weekend was superb just like I imagined. The only down side was the lack of information informing you how to get to my gate - ie - we needed gate One - there was no information on the tickets or map which directed you how to get there easily - we found it confusing as a result we missed half of the first practise session.

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Your name*: Marina Bay Street Circuit - Singapore World / Singapore / Singapore / Singapore World street, formula one, car racing track The Singapore Street Circuit is a street-based circuit around the city state's Marina Bay and is the venue for the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. The track is 5.1 kilometres (3.15 miles) long in a harbor side location similar in style to the Monaco Grand Prix and the new circuit in Valencia. It is planned to be the first night-time event in Formula One history,on January 31 the Singapore GP was given a night-time qualifying and second practice, although there are some safety reservations. But Formula One CEO Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed a night race by saying, "This will be the first fully lit street race in Formula One." The pit area of the circuit is located in an empty plot of land off Republic Boulevard and beside the Singapore Flyer. A temporary track will lead from the pit area and under the Benjamin Sheares Bridge to Republic Boulevard and turn onto Raffles Boulevard. It will then proceed along Nicoll Highway, Stamford Road and St. Andrew's Road around the Padang, past the City Hall.

The track will then go onto the Anderson Bridge, past the Fullerton Hotel and make a tight left turn to Esplanade Drive beside the Merlion Park. It will join Raffles Avenue and cut right after the Esplanade to the front of the Marina Bay Outdoor Gallery and return to the pit area via another temporary road around the Singapore Flyer. Nearby cities: Singapore, Johor Bahru District, Pekanbaru Coordinates: 1°17'26"N 103°51'28"E Singapore Circuit Layout Singapore Biography When Formula One rolled up in Marina Bay in 2008 , few could imagine how that famous weekend would change the sport for good and start a new era. The first ever night race was a spectacular event. Sport is said to be a better experience at night, as the artificial light theatrically illuminates every inch and detail. There is something fresh and exciting about it. And Formula One turned glitz and glamour into an extravagant night-time party. The atmosphere was more electric, and the racing appeared more dramatic. Formula One comes alive at night. Something stirs inside the drivers. The racing never comes across as dull. Take the 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix .

An event that is regularly criticised for being tedious, produced arguably the best race of the season after the sun went down. Bahrain joined Singapore and Abu Dhab i as night races. As the calendar expands so does the potential for nocturnal racing. We, the fans, want more and that is very important. A backdrop of city skyscrapers is in vogue in Formula One, and it stems from the spectacular Marina Bay setting. The 5km circuit isn’t just aesthetically pleasing, it’s a unique challenge which Lewis Hamilton once described as “twice as hard as Monaco ”. In an age where modern circuits are boring, repetitive and simple to drive; Singapore has produced a track which challenges everyone. For a street circuit, it is very wide but it has the bumpy and twisty features which are essential. Overtaking is possible but difficult. Only the bravest and the best can make moves stick. Unlike the procession at Monaco, Singapore offers the potential of high-energy thrilling races. Sebastian Vettel is the king of the bay, having won three years in a row.

Singapore has often been the first of a series of races that favour the German, but he might find that harder now that the rules have changed and Red Bull are no longer dominant. In 2010 , a gripping race saw Vettel chase Fernando Alonso all night, only to just fall short. That encouraging race gave Vettel the confidence he needed to go on and win his first of four straight championships. But Singapore has been the scene of negativity too. In the country’s first race, Renault fixed the event so that Fernando Alonso could win. The Spaniard was unaware that his team-mate, Nelson Piquet Jnr , deliberately crashed so that a safety car would favour Alonso, who would go and win the race. Alonso is, along with Vettel and Hamilton, one of just three drivers who have won around the twisty track. Although that could expand now that the new rules are in place. The Singapore Grand Prix is a key fixture on the F1 calendar , and will remain until at least 2017. However, the legacy is has created will remain for much longer. The Singapore circuit is also called Marina Bay street circuit and is drawn in the heart of down town Singapore for the Singapore Grand Prix.

Marina Bay circuit: Three turns in detail Vergne & Sutil going into turn 3 Turn 3 The Marina Bay circuit has 23 corners, of which 10 are taken in second or first, 7 in third and only 1 in fourth gear. Corner 3 is a good example of a ‘typical’ Singapore corner. The driver brakes down from around 290kph at the end of the pit straight, shifting down the gears before a quick blip of the throttle for turn 2. He then brakes even further, shifting down to second gear for turn 3. The speed at this point will be under 100kph and the engine will be working at around 13,000rpm, the lower end of the rev range. Engineers will work on the overrun settings to give increased rear stability under braking. They will also look at using shorter gear ratios to maximise acceleration for the short bursts of power between the corners.

Circuit overview with turn 7 (left) Turns 5 - 7 Singapore circuit only has two short straights: the pit straight and then the curved straight between turns five and seven, which shoots down Raffles Boulevard with its luxury hotels and boutiques. This short straight – only 700m – will see the driver engage al the way into seventh gear and touch the 300kph mark, giving the engine a chance to breathe. With the ambient temperatures generally above 30°C and very high humidity, even at night, it’s a welcome opportunity, particularly as after turn 7 the track goes into a series of low speed, low rev right angled corners for the remainder of the lap. Maldonado's Williams exits turn 16 Turn 15 – 17 This sequence starts in Raffles Avenue, one of the city’s busiest urban thoroughfares. As a result the surface is quite bumpy and the car may become unstable, particularly under braking for turn 16, a sharp right-hander. Similar to Monaco, the drivers will try to avoid the biggest bumps, which cause the cars to lift momentarily.

With no load running through the engine, the engine suddenly accelerates and hits the rev limiter, causing a loss of time and potential damage to the engine. Engineers will therefore pay particular attention to the shift light pattern and even encourage the driver to shift early to avoid hitting the rev limit too often. Previous F1 GP Winners on Singapore Circuit Year Singapore Grand Prix spectator guide Singapore Grand Prix spectator guide Written by @Damien_Marquez Friday, 19 September 2014 09:19 Over the last six years, the Singapore Grand Prix has made a name for itself and has become one of the highlights of the Formula 1 season. This event has such a unique vibe, it's like nowhere on the calendar. The original F1 night race ticks just about all the right boxes. The ambience is electric, the venue is exotic, glamourous and the views are spectacular under the floodlights. The off-track entertainment is unrivalled and the city just lends itself to the party atmosphere. On top of that, Singapore is a very friendly place which is renowned for its hawker centres (street food courts) and shopping experiences.

View from Turn 2 Grandstand (block A3) - Image: Ferrari S.p.A The grand prix takes place on the 19-20-21 September 2014 and is one of the toughest and longest on the F1 schedule. Support series this year are provided by the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia and FIA Masters Historic Formula One Championship . This year, the two stages in Zone 1 and the Padang (Zone 4) will see John Legend, Robbie Williams, Ziggy Marley, Jennifer Lopez and the Pet Shop Boys perform between or after on-track sessions. In the past, the Marina Bay event has welcomed the likes of The Killers, Rihanna, Maroon 5, Noel Gallagher, Shakira, Linkin Park, Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott or even Travis. Smaller stages in Zone 3 or by the Esplanade Waterfront have welcomed more electronic sounds thanks to appearances by DJs such as Carl Cox or John Digweed. There are also multiple roving artists providing entertainment throughout the day, such as a drummer troupe or Brazilian dancers giving the whole weekend a carnival atmosphere.

If you also like to party on F1 style, The Podium Lounge Singapore will be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Walk (Friday to Sunday) and the glamourous Amber Lounge will take place next to the Conrad Centennial Hotel on Saturday and Sunday. The bars by the Esplanade Theatres and the Concert Hall offer a cheaper alternative for refreshments in style by the water in case it is some quiet time that you're after. All in all, this is a stunning event that is far more than a race weekend and you get the feel for the effort the organisers put into it. 1 // LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATION The Marina Bay Street Circuit is situated in the city centre, with its western part in the Colonial District and the remainder of the track by the Raffles City / Citylink / Marina Square shopping complex. It is very close to Clarke Quay’s bars and restaurants and easily accessible from Marina Bay Sands. The event showcases the city-state in a way no other race does by promoting itself with astonishing views of its colourful cityscape at night. Aside from Practice 1 and some of the support races, the main event happens after dark, emphasising its festive mood.

Whilst the Sepang Circuit is more of ‘racers’ track’, its close neighbour, the Marina Bay Street Circuit is only a few minutes walk from most hotels (it does not require a two hour trek to and from the track). Access is a breeze and crowd control is very well managed with multiple gates all around the precinct and the proximity of four MRT stations (Mass Rapid Transit – a metro train network that goes underground in the city centre). Singapore's public transport system is both efficient and great value. Even taxis won't cost you a great deal, so don't feel like you have to stay near the track as there is plenty of decent accommodation on the island. View from Marina Bay Sands: Zones 1-2, Pit Grandstand and Singapore Flyer 2 // MONEY MATTERS The Singapore Grand Prix is expensive and budget will be a much greater consideration than the most other race weekends. Unless you can from Asia, airfares won't be cheap. Grandstands tickets and hospitality costs quite high, depending on the option you take and hotels incur a significant surcharge by the state for the grand prix nights.

Return airfares to Bahrain start from: • €900 from Milan (Monza) or Frankfurt • £800 from London • $800 / £500 / €700 from Tokyo • $1,000 from New York • A$500 from Sydney (with flyscoot.com) The above prices for economy class direct flights only. You can save up to $300 / £200 / €250 by adding one stop. Three-night accommodation from: S$660 / $540 / £360 / €390 for a double/twin room in a three star hotel with an outdoor swimming pool and a review score of 7/10 or more on Booking.com . Food and drinks: S$120 / $100 / £70 / €80 per person for three days; for meals purchased in food courts and hawker centres. Internet access: S$35 / $30 / £20 / €25 for a SIM card and about 200MB of 4G mobile data. Data only are even cheaper.

We used M1 over the last few years and would recommend them. TOTAL BUDGET from (excluding flights and tickets): S$900 / $800 / £600 / €700 for a solo traveller or S$1,000 / $900 / £700 / €800 for a couple. You could always do it with cheaper accommodation, just beware the reputation of some midrange hotels. Kimi Raikkonen at the Bay Grandstand - PHOTO : FREDERIC LE FLOC'H / DPPI for Renault Sport F1 3 // TICKET PRICES There are two discount periods that apply grandstand tickets only. Super Early Bird prices are applicable to four popular grandstands. These rate are for the following year and run from the lead up to the race until a couple of weeks just after the event has finished. The second discount phase starts in March and ends on the 30th April for all grandstand tickets. Group discounts are also available from four spectators onwards. Prices from the organisers are in bold. Exchange rates are sourced from xe.com and based on the highest rate since the last Singapore Grand Prix.

Grandstand prices have been rounded up to the nearest $10 / £10 / €10 and hospitality packages rounded up to the nearest $100 / £100 / €100. * There are no discounts for hospitality packages, Turn 3 Premier, general admission and wheelchair accessible tickets. ** Includes one accompanying spectator. 4 // WHICH GRANDSTAND OR HOSPITALITY TO CHOOSE That said there are there are some plum spots which allow to follow the cars over three corners and the pit lane exit. From rows 1 to 17 of blocks A2 and A3 of the Turn 2 Grandstand, you can observe the cars coming all the way from the last corner, down the main straight and into Turn 1 and Turn 2. From row 18 upwards, including Sky and Club Suites, the view is partially obstructed by the pedestrian bridge going over the track (see top picture above).

The next best vantage points are probably from the Turn 3 Sky Suites, The Green Room, the Turn 3 Premier Grandstand and blocks A6 to A9 of the Turn 1 Grandstand boast views of cars going past the the pit lane exit, Turns 1, 2 and 3. The more expensive, the better the view in this scenario. Alonso at Turn 3 with Turn 1 Grandstand in the background - Image: Ferrari S.p.A Other hospitality and grandstand blocks in this part of the track give views of the first corner action, Turn 2 and pit lane exit. Another place where you can watch the drivers through three corners, albeit on somewhat lower scale, is the Esplanade Waterfront Grandstand in Zone 4. From there you can see the cars appearing from Turn 16 into Turn 17 (where Piquet Jr crashed in 2008). Those seating in block A3 will also see the drivers disappearing under the Bay grandstand at Turn 18.

Esplanade Waterfront and Bay grandstands - Image: GrandPrixAdvisor.com The Bay Grandstand has the cheapest reserved seats and offers a fantastic view over the water of Marina Bay Sands and skyscrapers of the Central Business District. As it is the only grandstand in Zone 3, it features its own entertainment thanks to the stage set on The Float@Marina Bay, a floating platform and football field opposite. This grandstand is massive, and it is by far the widest and tallest grandstand at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. It is split in five sections: • Dark Blue • Light Green • Dark Green Those who sit in the Dark Blue section will mostly see the back of the cars after they’ve gone past as drivers ‘kiss’ the kerb at Turn 17 and it is only after they move to the right hand side of the track (further away from the grandstand) that cars can be seen properly. The staircase and the aisle to the left hand side of that section of the grandstand are cordoned off for accredited photographers. Unfortunately, there is no way of seeing the cars going from Turn 16 to Turn 18.

The Dark Green section is mostly facing the on-coming cars, although if you choose a seat on the outside, you'll have to keep looking right to watch both cars and TV screens. View from the Bay Grandstand - Image: MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team Being a permanent facility, you do not need to sit in a row as high up as we would normally recommend. Aim no further than Row 27. Try to avoid aisle seats as well as the first few rows of each block. A lot of people travel up and down the grandstand with food and drinks or stand in front of you for a few seconds to take a picture before being moved by the ushers. If it were just a handful people, that would not be such an issue, however, with the sheer volume of spectators, it is worth choosing seats in the middle of the last few rows of a block in either the Light Blue, Yellow or Light Green sections. For some reason, a few race incidents seem to always happen at Turn 7, making the Stamford Grandstand a good place to watch the action from.

Just bear in mind the cars move from the right hand side (closer to the grandstand) to the left hand side for Turn 8. A seat toward block A8 offers a better view of the cars. View from Connaught Grandstand - Image: Sauber Motorsport AG Overtaking opportunities are limited around this street circuit, however, 2010 showed us that being on a different (newer/faster) tyre, it is possible to overtake as Renault’s Robert Kubica showed twice at Turn 14. This is where the Connaught Grandstand is located. Again, it is preferable to choose somewhere close to block A8 for a better view of the action, as well as the opportunity to glance the action from Turn 8 if sitting to the left of that block. The Padang Grandstand offers a good view of the cars, but bear in mind they can be very fast there.

Zone 4, and right, Padang Grandstand - Image: MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team 5 // TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS To book a specific seat, find the one that you want via the website (a map is available once you select the desired section of the selected grandstand) then ring the SISTIC number to see if it is available. Considering the high price tag of the Zone 1 grandstands, it is advisable to purchase a seat with a view above the catch fence. That's generally row 12 and above, however see above section for specific advice, if any. General admission, known as Walkabout, on Friday is the cheapest ticket on Friday (S$68). If you happen to be in Singapore on that day, it would be crazy not to go, even more so if you are uninitiated to attending Grand Prix racing. On Saturday and Sunday, be aware that the Zone 4 Walkabout bleachers get very crowded. It is well worth considering adding a few bucks to get yourself a Bay grandstand seat instead, which will also give you access to Zone 4.

Premium walkabout tickets allow to roam free in all four zones and are probably better suited to the most hardcore of F1 fans. As far as photo opportunities are concerned, the cars look very different under the 1,600 floodlights installed around the track. They look slicker than in broad daylight and it is possible to see more finer details than you would normally see at other F1 events. However, due to the nature of the track, you are more likely to find a safety fence between you and the cars. The best spot for pictures is the Turn 2 Grandstand as detailed above. The event commentary is provided in English only. In the last five years, the lead expert commentators have consisted of Britain's Bob Constanduros and Australia's Neil Crompton. The pit lane reporter is Peter Windsor. It is broadcasted around the track through the PA system and is also available on 102.0 FM, so bring FM radio and earphones if you're keen to move around the track. No food and drinks are allowed into the circuit, except for one clear plastic bottle of soft drink or mineral water of 600ml or less.

There is a 7-Eleven at the Singapore Flyer if you're keen to avoid inflated prices, although it is only accessible to Zone 1 ticket holders. The Marina Square shopping mall provides an alternative to the catering options and facilities available at the track. It located behind the Bay Grandstand and can be reached via Gate 7 or with the MRT if coming from Zone 1. Exit via Gate 1 and get on a train at Nicoll Highway MRT and get off at Esplanade MRT. It is also accessible on foot via Gate 2 through the Millenia Walk mall. Zone 1 ticket holders also get the opportunity to observe the circuit from the Singapore Flyer. Whilst access was free to grandstand tickets holders in the past, only a 10% discount applies (S$30 for an adult pass). The 30°C heat and 85% humidity can be a little unpleasant. Unless you have access to an air-conditioned hospitality suite, we'd recommend you wear light cotton clothing and preferably shorts. No one looks good in a humidity soaked outfit.

Take a good pair of shoes if you're planning to stay for the headlining concerts; the Padang can get quite muddy at the end of the day. View from Singapore Flyer - Image: Marussia F1 Team 6 // GRANDPRIXADVISOR FIXES Over the past few years, there has been a bottleneck at the pedestrian bridge behind the Esplanade Waterfront grandstand and the Zone 3 Gate between Practice 3 and Qualifying. Maybe the organisers could double the capacity by placing another foot bridge and redirect Turn 1/Turn 2/Turn 3 spectators via the Marina Square and Millennium Walk shopping malls to re-enter the circuit via Gate 2. This would help alleviate the number of people queuing to get into Zone 3.

7 // USEFUL LINKS TO PREPARE YOUR SINGAPORE TRIP - SGD ticket sales and event information and schedule bookF1.com - our GBP/USD/EUR/AUD/CAD ticketing partner GPTicketshop.com - our other EUR ticketing partner Booking.com - our trustworthy hotel reservation partner flyscoot.com - low cost carrier from Singapore Airlines - mobile and prepaid broadband - interactive guide and party listings from the local English newspaper formula1.com - general information and schedule Finally, we would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following spectators who submitted their feedback of the 2011 or 2012 edition in the ' Write a Review ' section: • Gabriel ChooJieYang (follow @GabrielCJY - Walkabout) • Chelsea Beckman (follow @chelseabeckman - Stamford Grandstand, Premium Walkabout and Bay Combination / Package F) • Adam Payne (follow @_mrpayner_ - Turn 1 and Turn 2 Grandstands) • Boyd Payne (follow @BoydPayne - Turn 1 and Turn 2 Grandstands) • Nicola Chew ( @nicolachewf1 - Connaught Grandstand) • arulvanan • Gerhard Frankowski

 The author ( @Damien_Marquez ) has attended the Singapore Grand Prix five times between 2009 and 2013, with experience of the Turn 2 and Bay grandstands (Dark Blue, Yellow and Light Green sections).

He was also upgraded by Singapore GP Pte. Ltd. to The Green Room (Turn 3) in 2011. Have you been to the Singapore Grand Prix? You can help us to improve this guide by leaving your impression of this event in the ' Write a Review ' section of this website. Do you like what you’ve read here? Please leave your comment below. Singapore/Marina Bay – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Understand[ edit ] Map of Marina Bay The label "Marina Bay" is a little fuzzy. Technically, it's the body of water created by reclaiming land around the mouth of the Singapore River and blocked off from the sea by the Marina Barrage, but Singaporeans used to associate the name "Marina" with the Marina Square shopping mall and the many hotel developments around it on the north shore of the river. The half to the south of the river, or Marina South, was mostly unused land until the government targeted it as Singapore's new downtown hub. $400,000 was then spent on a public competition to re-name the district, and the winner was — wait for it — Marina Bay.

Now its centrepiece, the Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino, dominates the city skyline while sharing the spotlight with the super trees of Gardens by the Bay. When further construction is completed, Marina Bay will truly be a focal point in any visitor's itinerary, mixing business, shopping, entertainment and culture in one accessible district. Get in[ edit ] The northern half of Marina Bay is best accessed through the Circle Line of the MRT, which has stations at Esplanade (for Suntec City) and Promenade (for Suntec City and Millenia Walk), or you can hike for 15 min through the underground CityLink shopping mall from Raffles City (starting at City Hall MRT station, where the North-South and East-West lines intersect). Getting to the southern half is a bit more difficult. The Marina Bay Sands complex is directly served by Bayfront MRT station on the Circle & Downtown MRT Lines and buses 97, 106 or 133. The same buses also serve Marina Bay MRT, which (despite the name) isn't particularly convenient for anything else just yet (except the Marina Barrage where you need to take a shuttle bus from the station to the said attraction).

From the airport, Marina Bay Sands Hotel guests can use a shuttle bus for $ 9. The Marina Bay Cruise Centre is a direct gateway into the heart of Singapore, serving as the docking point for some of the world's largest cruise ships. Get around[ edit ] Suntec City, Marina Square, Millenia Walk and the Esplanade in the north are all conveniently linked, either by underground malls or covered walkways. If you don't mind a bit of a walk, the Marina Bay Sands can be reached from the northern half by walking south on the Helix Bridge, which has several viewing platforms overlooking the bay. Marina Bay Sands[ edit ] Marina Bay Sands in the evening Marina Bay Sands hosts a slew of attractions. The easiest on your wallet would be to simply sit and enjoy the view of Shenton Way and the Esplanade from the foreshore, which are great in the day, but even more spectacular at night. 1.28400 103.85962 1 Marina Bay Sands Casino . 24 hours daily. Singapore's second casino, larger and glitzier than its family-oriented competitor on Sentosa , with 600 gaming tables and 1,500 slot machines.

Visitors can enter for free, but locals and residents have to pay $100 just to get in. An age limit of 16 applies, and you'll need to bring ID. 1.28489 103.86117 2 Sands SkyPark , Marina Bay Sands (to get to ticket counter, get down the escalator outside the lobby of tower 3). 10:00-22:00 daily. Singapore's single most dramatic landmark, the SkyPark defies gravity, perched 55 stories above the ground like a surfboard on top of the three hotel towers. Views aside, for time being there's not much bang for your buck though: the pool is open to guests only. The alternative to paying the entry fee is to visit the restaurants (see Eat ) for lunch, which will set you back around $50, but you can freely explore the SkyPark afterwards. The SkyPark consists of one very long infinity pool, 3 heated Jacuzzis, a mini chocolate bar and of course the two high-end restaurants. $20/14 adults/children.

1.28611 103.859 3 ArtScience Museum , 10 Bayfront Ave. 10:00-22:00 daily. ArtScience Museum is part of the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort and is the world's first ArtScience museum as well as the largest private museum in Singapore. It mainly hosts international traveling exhibitions although it has a small permanent exhibition. Some of the exhibitions it has hosted include Genghis Khan: The Exhibition; Dalí: Mind of a Genius: Van Gogh Alive; and Shipwrecked: Tang Treasures and Monsoon Winds. $30 adult, $27 senior citizen, $17 child. Wonder Full , Marina Bay Sands. Daily 20:00 and 21:30, F-Sa extra show at 23:00. A light and water show lasting for 15 minutes every night at designated times. May be dazzling or cheesy depending on your perspective. Can also be seen from across the bay, which holds different vantage views.

Gardens and parks[ edit ] Supertrees in Gardens by the Bay Marina Bay adds a whole lot of greenery back to the city, all brought in and replanted. Some trees in the Gardens by the Bay are hundreds of years old, and some even date back a millennium. 1.283319 103.86527 4 Gardens by the Bay , 18 Marina Gardens Dr, ☎ +65 6420 6848 . The free outdoor gardens are themed around plants important to Singapore history and culture. Super trees tower over the rest of the gardens, built to mimic real-life trees using technology such as solar cells. The gardens also has a few event venues like the Meadow. Free. 1.28411 103.86529 5 Cooled Conservatories. 09:00-21:00. The gardens houses two conservatories; the Flower Dome simulating a dry-climate area and the Cloud Forest for more tropical highlands plants. $28/15. 1.28159 103.86374 6 OCBC Skyway.

09:00-21:00. Two of the larger super trees are linked by a skyway, giving visitors a 50 m view off the ground. $5/3. OCBC Garden Rhapsody. 19:45 and 20:45. Light shows at night. Free. 1.279479 103.871183 7 Marina Barrage , 260 Marina Way (Take Exit A from Marina Bay MRT Station to catch the 400 shuttle bus), ☎ +65 6514 5959 . Outdoor areas: 24 hours. Sustainable Singapore Gallery: M, W-F 09:00-18:00, Sa-Su 10:00-20:00. Provides an educational look at the inner workings of a reservoir and the move towards environmental sustainability. The rooftop garden offers stunning views of the Marina Bay skyline, and you'll see some intrepid kite flyers taking advantage of the breeze. Free. The Marina South Pier offers a few ferry services out of the city to the Southern Islands of Kusu and St. John .

The journey is probably more remarkable than the destinations. Southern Islands Ferry , Marina South Pier (Marina South Pier MRT station exit A or B), ☎ +65 6534 9339 . M-F: 10:00 and 14:00, Sa: 09:00, 12:00, and 15:00, Su/Hols: 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00. This gives you a few hours on Kusu, depending on which service is taken, which is plenty for seeing the sights. $15/$12 adults/children. Do[ edit ] The Esplanade, with the Singapore Flyer in the background 1.28989 103.855 1 Esplanade Theatres on the Bay , 1 Esplanade Dr (Esplanade MRT staion), ☎ +65 6828 8377 .

Singapore's equivalent of Sydney 's famous Opera House, except that the two-lobed spiky Singaporean version deliberately bears a striking resemblance to the durian, a tropical fruit related to the jackfruit which is notorious for its sharp odour. Opera, dance, classical concerts and similar entertainment is offered daily. Prices for the main entertainment start from $20-30 for poor seats, up to over a $100 for good ones. For the traveller on a budget, there are usually free productions on the outdoor riverside stage on weekends. Head up to the rooftop for alternate views of the Marina Bay area. 1.289389 103.863222 2 Singapore Flyer , 30 Raffles Ave, ☎ +65 6333 3311 . 08:30-22:30. Singapore's newest tourist trap, this 150 m tall observation wheel modeled on the London Eye is no less than the world's tallest.

One rotation takes about 30 minutes, and for an extra $22 you can sip on a cocktail while admiring the views, but expect to share your capsule with as many as 28 people unless you stump up a cool $1,000 for a private ride. Discounts are widely available, grab a brochure from any tourist information counter. $29.50/20.65 adult/child. Events[ edit ] Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix (Formula 1 Singapore Night-time Grand Prix), Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore. September. The Singapore Grand Prix is a motor race, currently on the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship. The first race held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit was the 15th round of the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship. It was also the first, and thus far only, nighttime event in Formula One history. Night races are held in September, in conjunction with a comprehensive entertainment schedule. Officially known as the Grand Prix Season Singapore, the lead-up to the final race will include parties, race-themed events, music concerts, exhibitions, and dining and shopping . [dead link]i Light Marina Bay .

Asia's first sustainable light art festival that places 30 vivid and innovative light art installations around the bay, as well as a host of interactive events and activities throughout a three-week period in Mar-Apr. Free. Buy[ edit ] 1.29207 103.85985 1 Millenia Walk , 9 Raffles Blvd (Promenade MRT), ☎ +65 6883 1122 . Upscale mall known for housing Singapore's best collection of luxury watch retailers. 1.29349 103.857 2 Suntec City , 3 Temasek Blvd (Esplanade MRT), ☎ +65 6825 2667 . 10:00-22:00 daily. At the northeastern edge of the CBD is Singapore's 2nd largest shopping mall, featuring the Fountain of Wealth, reputedly the world's largest fountain. If connecting to the Circle Line is inconvenient, the other way in is to take the MRT to City Hall and then follow the signs in the underground CityLink mall, a 15 min air conditioned walk.

1.28411 103.85880 3 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands . The Sands' shopping mall, chock full of expensive brands geared at stripping jackpot winners of their earnings, plus a dinky little canal where you can go for a spin in a sampan boat at $10/person. Budget[ edit ] As per usual in Singapore, cheap eats may be found in the food courts of the local shopping centres such as Food Republic and Fountain Food Terrace in Suntec City and The Gallerie in Marina Square. However, be warned that the extravagantly-named Rasapura Masters at Marina Bay Sands is the priciest in the entire country. 1.28947 103.85693 1 Gluttons Bay, Esplanade Mall #01-15, ☎ +65 6336 7025 . 18:00-03:00 daily. Run by famous foodies Makansutra, this outdoor eatery puts together 12 of Singapore's most famous hawkers.

Breezy location by the river, great views of the city and pretty good grub make this a winner. The food here is a tourist-friendly reproduction of some of Singapore's best, though you can usually find better (and usually cheaper) versions in the heartlands. $5-30. Mid-range[ edit ] There are a lot of mid-range eateries in the shopping centres but not many are of note and are mostly part of standard food franchises found elsewhere. The Gardens by the Bay also has some casual dining if you decide to rest in the middle of a walk. 1.28136 103.86438 2 Supertree Dining , Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay. M-F 1100-22:00; Sa/Su 08:30-22:00. A mix of dining options ranging from noodles to fast food to sandwiches. $15. Splurge[ edit ] Marina Bay Sands has brought in a constellation of big names, with Daniel Boulud, Mario Batali, Wolfgang Puck, Santi Santamaria, Guy Savoy, and Tetsuya Wakuda all opening restaurants in the complex.

1.28458 103.86096 3 CÉ LA VI (KU DE TA), Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, ☎ +65 6688 7688 , e-mail: reservation-sg@celavi.com . 12:00-15:00, 18:00-02:00. A branch of the famous bar/restaurant KU DE TA in Bali, although it had to recently change name over legal issues. The restaurant's tapas-style food is by most accounts overpriced for what you get, but it's still probably a better deal than forking out $50 to enter the bar (one drink included). Lunch $30-85, dinner $100-200. (updated Mar 2016) 1.28255 103.86007 4 Sky @ 57 , Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, ☎ +65 6688 8857 .

07:00-10:00, 12:00-14:30, 18:00-22:30. Modern Asian food by celebrity chef Justin Quek and some of the best views in town. The three-course $48 lunch, which includes access to the SkyPark, is probably the best-value way of checking out the views from here. Lunch $48, dinner $80+ (minimum charge). 1.28404 103.85953 5 Guy Savoy, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Atrium 2, L2-01, ☎ +65 6688 8513 . Tu-Sa 18:00-22:30. French nouvelle cuisine from Guy Savoy. $300-400. 1.28398 103.85932 6 Waku Ghin, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Atrium 2, L2-02, ☎ +65 6688 8507 .

18:00 and 20:30. Chef Tetsuya's 10-course degustation menu focuses on Japanese cuisine and is created from the best seasonal produce. Rated by Restaurant Magazine as one of the top 50 restaurants in the world. Also has a bar with premium sake and whiskey. $450. There are a few interesting places around Marina Square and in the Gardens of the Bay as well. 1.28492 103.86409 7 Pollen , Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay (Buggy service available from arrival plaza), ☎ +65 6604 9988 . 12:00-14:30, 18:00-22:00. Offers innovative, Mediterranean-influenced, modern European cuisine from the ideas of Jason Atherton. The restaurant gets fresh herbs and vegetables straight from the in-house garden.

1.29047 103.86001 8 Shiraishi, 7 Raffles Ave #03-01 (Ritz-Carlton), ☎ +65 6338 3788 . 12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:00. A tiny place in a quiet corner of the hotel, you won't stumble into this intimidatingly Japanese place by accident, but the restaurant's many regulars come here for some of the best and most consistent sushi and sashimi this side of Tokyo. Lunch sets are good value, but ordering à la carte for dinner can be very expensive indeed. For connoisseurs. Lunch $30-85, dinner $100-200. Drink[ edit ] This is the place to be if you are someone, know somebody or just want to get away from the common masses. Avalon , Marina Bay Sands Crystal Pavilion South L1, ☎ +65 6688 7448 . W/F-Su: 22:00 till dawn.

Another mega club, in a fancy glass pavilion set on the waters of the Marina Bay Reservoir. Regularly brings in headline trance and house DJs. $25 door. LeVel33 , Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1 #33-01, ☎ +65 6834 3133 . Su-Th 12:00-24:00; F-Sa 12:00-02:00. Billed as a craft-brewery in the penthouse of the Marina Bay Financial Centre. Expect lots of corporate types in the outside terrace enjoying the views overlooking the entire Marina Bay area. Pangaea , Marina Bay Sands Crystal Pavilion South B2, ☎ +65 8611 7013 . W-Sa 22:00 till dawn. More an exclusive lounge than a bar, reserving a table alone will cost you from $1,500 to $15,000. $40 door. Sleep[ edit ] As the glitzy new waterfront of Singapore, Marina Bay accommodation is all made up of high-end hotels, most of which boast expansive city and water views.

Cheaper hotels will be found in neighbouring districts. The area is particularly busy during the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix in September, with many booking hotel rooms to be right in the middle of the races. Bayfront Ave will be closed, so traffic to the Marina Bay Sands will be limited through the south end. The Helix Bridge will also be closed during the race weekend (except for those with Zone 1 tickets), making it more difficult to get around. Splurge[ edit ] The Marina Bay Sands Skypark and Infinity Pool [dead link]Conrad Centennial , 2 Temasek Blvd, ☎ +65 6334 8888 . New and impeccably tasteful hotel, next to Suntec City, but a bit far from the MRT. Very good value. $290. Marina Bay Sands , 10 Bayfront Ave, ☎ +65 6688 8868 . The three "card decks" of the Marina Bay Sands will house nearly 2,500 rooms offering some of the best views in the city. The other advantage to staying here, is access to the infinity edge pools atop the SkyPark. From $500.

Pan Pacific Singapore , 7 Raffles Blvd, Marina Sq, ☎ +65 6336 8111 , fax: +65 6339 1861, e-mail: enquiry.ppsin@panpacific.com . Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. The iconic Pan Pacific Singapore has reopened after a major refurbishment of its rooms. Free in-room wireless and wired internet. Its Cantonese restaurant, Hai Tien Lo is famed for its great service and ambience. Marina Bay Sands entertainment complex is easily accessible via the "Helix Bridge". From $350. [dead link]Ritz-Carlton Millenia , 7 Raffles Ave, ☎ +65 6337 8888 . Modern and impeccably stylish, with fantastic full-wall skyline views, even from the bathroom, for rooms on the Marina Bay side. (Don't worry, it's one-way glass.) All rooms are large and equipped with frills like a pillow in the bathtub. Gym, spa, pool and a popular Sunday champagne brunch. Recommended. $400.

Go next[ edit ] Head eastwards to Riverside for its historic buildings or bigger nightlife, or north to Bugis for street shopping. Both are within walkable distance with frequent breaks, although the MRT may be a more comfortable ride, especially from Marina Bay Sands. This district travel guide to Marina Bay has guide status. It has a variety of good, quality information including hotels, restaurants, attractions and arrival info. Please contribute and help us make it a star ! BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula One | F1 night race given green light F1 night race given green light Marina Bay will be illuminated when the F1 roadshow comes to town Formula One will stage a night race for the first time in its history in 2008. The streets of Singapore, with the imposing Marina Bay as a backdrop, will be the venue for the historic race, which will take place on 28 September. F1 officials also confirmed the Canada Grand Prix will be part of an extended 18-race 2008 calendar and a daytime street race would be held in Valencia. It was announced that there will also be a total freeze on engine development for a period of 10 years from 2008.

A change can be made after five years but only with the unanimous agreement of all stakeholders and following a further two-year notice period. There will be no exceptions for development of certain parts of the engine, as is the case under the current regulations. It was announced earlier this year that the Belgian and Italian, plus the Japanese and Chinese races, would swap places in the 2008 calendar. 606: DEBATE

Question: The Marina Bay Circuit used in Formula One for the first time in 2008, is the venue for which Grand Prix?
Answer: SINGAPORE