The F1 Singapore Grand Prix is all revved up to be bigger and better this year, with a handful of new experiences in store for race-goers. Here’s why you should be part of it, even if you don’t care much for fast cars, roaring engines and the smell of burning rubber.
Headliners Jennifer Lopez and Robbie Williams
More Acts
In case you don’t know already, Jennifer Lopez, Robbie Williams, Ziggy Marley, Pet Shop Boys, John Legend and May Day are headlining this year’s F1 Singapore Grand Prix. Not exactly the most exciting line-up we’ve had, though the off-track entertainment programme for this edition is, by far, the biggest to date, with a total of 49 acts – international and local musicians, illusionists, roving artistes and theatre productions – to get the pulse racing.
Noteworthy names to look out for: storytelling singer Seasick Steve performing traditional country blues on his three-string trance guitar, festival veteran and modern-day poet Richard Blues, local-band-of-the-year The Sam Willows, illusionist Andrew Mayne, daredevil performer Cosentino, and outdoor theatrical extravanganza Lady in the Moon.
Three New Stages
As many as nine stages will be set up within the colossal 779,000 sq. m. Circuit Park. New to the F1 Village are the Sail Stage in Zone 1 for theatrical performances by Torque, Illana Yahav and Cosentino, the Coyote Stage with Seasick Steve and Lady in the Moon, and the White Bar Stage in Zone 4 for live music acts by Richard Blues, Rebuen Stones, Vanessa Fernandez, Zsa + Claire, and more.
Masters Historic Formula One Championship
Supporting Races
As if the actual race isn’t enough of an adrenaline rush, the Marina Bay Street Circuit will play host to the Masters Historic Formula 1 showdown, where a selection of 20 vintage F1 cars from 1966 to 1961 will compete for top spot. Petrolheads can also catch the all-new 460 horsepower Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racing cars in action at the penultimate leg of this year’s Porsche Carrera Cup Asia championship, ahead of the main race.
Eating In
With a jam-packed schedule of activities and shows from 3pm to midnight, you’ll probably find it hard to leave the race grounds in search for food. Good news: there will be a Hawker Village erected right at the edge of the Padang, with 10 stall dishing out local and international cuisine fromopen-concept modular containers to keep the hunger pangs at bay.
Tickets start from $68 for a Friday Zone 4 Walkabout pass. Purchase online, via the ticketing hotline at 6738 6738, or at all Sistic outlets and international authorized agents. For more information, visit the Singapore Grand Prix website.