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Tyre Troubles Cost Raikkonen Pole Chance
Kimi Raikkonen says issues with getting his tyres into the right window on his out laps due to traffic was to blame for his poor qualifying in Singapore. After taking his first Formula 1 pole position in over a year last time out in Italy followed up by topping Friday practice in Singapore, Kimi Raikkonen blames struggling to […]
Relieved Verstappen Happy with Second
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has said that securing second on the grid for the Singapore Grand Prix feels “like a victory”. This was following complaints about the performance of his Renault engine. There were multiple radio messages throughout practice and qualifying relayed between the driver and team. This suggested that Verstappen had frustrations with […]
Twitter Reacts as Lewis Hamilton Bags Pole in Singapore
On a track that would normally suit Ferrari or Red Bull, Lewis Hamilton stuck his Mercedes on pole. Flanking him will be Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel. Behind the trio are Valtteri Bottas, Kimi Raikkonen and Daniel Ricciardo respectively. Completing the top 10 are Sergio Perez, Romain Grosjean, Esteban Ocon and Nico […]
Vettel Has No Power Over Ferrari’s 2019 Plans
According to Scuderia Ferrari, their lead driver, Sebastian Vettel has no power when it comes to deciding their 2019 lineup
Lewis is Ahead at the Moment: Vettel
Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel says he is his own “biggest enemy” in his title fight with Lewis Hamilton this year. Vettel, who is 30 points behind the Mercedes driver heading into this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, has made a number of errors this season. He said: “The biggest enemy is me. If we have something to […]
Kvyat Set to Trade Ferrari Suit for Toro Rosso
Russian driver Daniil Kvyat has informed Ferrari, where he is currently listed as a development driver, about his plans to leave and possibly join Toro Rosso, Juanjo Saez, a journalist with MotorLAT, announced on Friday. “Daniil Kvyat is on the brink of making a comeback to Formula One racing,” Saez wrote on Twitter reporting ahead of the […]
Hairy Moment as Lewis Hamilton Nearly Clips Vettel
There was a hairy moment that involved both championship protagonists in Singapore FP2. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton was on a run when he came upon Sebastian Vettel a little too quickly. The Briton proceeded to flatspot both tyres, in an attempt to not plough into the back of the Ferrari. Here is a video of […]
Ricciardo Slowly Getting Phased Out of Red Bull
Daniel Ricciardo is set to be given the cold shoulder by Red Bull from Singapore onwards. The Australian is moving from the energy drink-owned team to Renault for 2019 and beyond. “From Singapore, Daniel is excluded from any meetings that concern the future,” Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko said. “We are already working in the […]
LeClerc Suffers Embarrassing Crash in Practice
Just days after announcing a new contract with Scuderia Ferrari, Charles LeClerc suffered an embarrassing crash. Upon exiting the Anderson bridge in Free Practice 1 in Singapore, LeClerc turned a little too early. This resulted in his front right wheel clipping the wall and wrecking the suspension. Here is a video of the incident
Lewis Hamilton to Block Any Distractions Ahead of Singapore
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has an upcoming fashion line debuting soon, but he insists that it will not distract him from the 2018 Formula One title
Ferrari Fight is the Biggest Challenge for Mercedes
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that the current “monumental” title fight between the Silver Arrows and Ferrari is Mercedes’ “biggest challenge” in their recent history as the two teams scrap for prominence at the top of the Formula One constructor rankings. The 2018 F1 season has seen Mercedes and Ferrari swap first and second positions […]
Nico Rosberg Lost his Mirror in Singapore
Back in 2014, Nico Rosberg was briefly handicapped when he lost a mirror in free practice. The 2016 world champion had been driving around when he spotted his right mirror threatening to fly off. So, the German radioed his team to inform them of his predicament. He asked them whether he should pit or not. […]
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SINGAPORE - SEPTEMBER 15: Sparks fly behind Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (33) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB14 TAG Heuer on track during qualifying for the Formula One Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 15, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Singapore Grand Prix - 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track
The Singapore Grand Prix was first introduced to the F1 calendar in 2008. Since then, it has been a regular feature in the Formula One World Championship except 2020.
The race under artificial lights usually starts at midday GMT (8 PM local time) at the Marina Bay street circuit, which is the standard time for European Grands Prix. While this moderates the extreme daytime apparent temperature in the tropical climate, cockpit temperatures can still reach 60 °C (140 °F).
Controversy
The very first race itself was marred in controversy, courtesy of Renault. Apparently, Nelson Piquet Jr was told to crash his car deliberately to bring out the safety car.
Meanwhile, his teammate Fernando Alonso had already pitted for fresh tires and fuel. So, he benefitted handsomely when the rest of the pack pitted under the safety car, vaulting him up the order to an unlikely win.
However, months later, the FIA smelt a rat and investigated the incident. Then Piquet Jr squealed, revealing that his crash was a ploy to let Alonso win. As a result, team principal Flavio Briatore was banned and Nelson Piquet Jr's career was practically thrown away.
While the track itself isn't the best suited to overtaking, it makes for a spectacle with F1 cars shining under the lights in all their glory.
Past Winners
| Name | Nationality | Year |
| Fernando Alonso | Spain | 2008, 2010 |
| Lewis Hamilton | England | 2009, 2014, 2017, 2018 |
| Nico Rosberg | Germany | 2016 |
| Sebastian Vettel | Germany | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019 |
Past Constructors Winners
| Manufacturer | Year |
| Ferrari | 2010, 2015, 2019 |
| McLaren | 2009 |
| Mercedes | 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Red Bull | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Renault | 2008 |
Singapore Grand Prix Circuit Details
Like Monaco, the Singapore Grand Prix is held on a street circuit. However, the track is admittedly a little wider, which allows for some overtaking.
The circuit length is around 5.063 kilometers with the track record being 1 minute and 41.905 seconds. It also has an average speed of 178.782 km/h.
Where to watch
In India, the practice sessions, qualifying, and the race will be broadcast on the Star Sports network. In Africa, Supersport is in charge of broadcast while in Asia and Australia, Fox Sports handles the broadcast. Canada has RDS while China telecasts the race on CCTV.
France relies of TF1 and Canal+ for their Formula One telecast. Germany, Austria and Switzerland have RTL Germany to thank. Italians who cannot travel to Monza can watch the race on Sky Italia. Spain and Andorra have Movistar, while the United Kingdom has Channel 4 and Sky Sports. USA also shows the race on ESPN.
Singapore Grand Prix Tickets
Tickets are mostly available on the official Formula One website.
Singapore Grand Prix Venue
Since 2008, the venue for the Singapore Grand Prix has been the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The 2021 Singapore GP is set to take place from 1-3 October.
