When it comes to a race, it all boils down to the numbers: number of participants, lap times, positions, how many gallons of Champagne the victor sprays on everyone (we kid) and so on. If you’re a F1 junkie, you’re already well-versed in all these statistics. But don’t worry if you’re completely clueless; we’re not gonna leave you in the dust. We casually lay out some essential big numbers that you can easily grasp about the 2016 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, the ninth race witnessed in Singapore at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. From technical race figures to fun entertainment accolades, here’s a guide that will bring you up to speed.
61
The number of laps that all 22 racers have to complete to finish the race. With a track length of 5.065km (including 23 turns per lap, the most number of turns in the F1 calendar), this means each driver racks up a total race distance of 308.828km – that’s more than six times the East-West length of Singapore!
4
The number of victories won by Ferrari racer, Sebastian Vettel. He has won the most number of races in the Singapore GP since its inauguration in 2008, after Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and McLaren’s Fernando Alonso (both are tied at two victories).
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799,000
The number of square metres that the mammoth-sized Circuit Park occupies. It’s assembled over five months by a crew of over 4,000, and it encircles eight entertainment stages, 1,412 room nights for performing artistes, 1,600 lighting projectors for the track, and can accommodate a whopping 200,000 spectators.
16-18
The crucial dates in September in which the Singapore GP takes place. The practice rounds occur on the 16th, the crucial qualifying round is on the 17th, and the full race is flagged off on the 18th.
298
The price of the best ticket deal to catch all the races and entertainment across all three days. But if you’re more into the music, you can catch the headliners in Zone 4 with single-day tickets ranging from $78 to $198 instead. Avid race fans will also love the Pit Grandstand which gives you a fantastic view of the team garages, pit straight, starting grid and finish line – priced at $1,288, this is one for the petrolheads. For full ticket pricing, check here.
60
The number of singles released by Australian own Princess of Pop, Kylie Minogue. Timeless classics like “Locomotion” and “I Should Be So Lucky”, and modern anthems such as “Spinning Around” and “Love At First Sight” simply show that, over 30 years later, we still can’t get her out of our heads.
47
The number of years that legendary rock titans, Queen, has been together. While devotees continue to revere the legacy of the late Freddie Mercury, founding members Brian May and Roger Taylor are still keeping the band’s extravagant spirit alive. And in case you haven’t heard, they’ve roped in flamboyant vocal powerhouse, Adam Lambert, to fill in on mic duties for this Singapore GP performance. We hope you all know the words to “Bohemian Rhapsody”!
1,632,659,494
The number of page views garnered by YouTube sensations and a capella wonders, Pentatonix. Always stealing the show with their crystal-clear harmonies, flawless execution and punchy vocal percussion, these charismatic vocalists show that you don’t need guitars to rock out.
1975
The year seminal funk anthem, “That’s The Way (I Like It)”, dominated the world, launching KC and the Sunshine Band into the echelons of disco immortals. We still can’t believe that these veterans are still getting their boogie on, so we highly recommend a trip down memory lane with these funky old-timers – uh huh uh huh.
21
The number of awards won by alt-rock visionaries, Imagine Dragons, including Grammys, AMAs, and Billboard Music Awards. And with big-time compositions like “Radioactive” and “It’s Time”, it’s no surprise that critics deem the Vegas natives one of the most influential bands in the world.
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17
The age of American singer-songwriter, Halsey, when she shook the Internet with a parody of Tay Tay’s “I Knew You Were Trouble”. But four years later, she’s come a long way from stabs and wisecracks; today, she’s a bona fide indie-pop siren whose crisp, edgy vocals calls to mind the fledging phases of Lorde or Ellie Goulding.
1,180,000
The number of stalkers followers Bastille’s Dan Smith has on Twitter. Aside from being the songsmith behind hits like “Pompeii” and “Things We Lost In The Fire”, the charming frontman is also hailed as quite the looker amongst the band’s legion of female fans. Behave, ladies.
2016 Formula 1 Singapore Airline Singapore Grand Prix, 16-18 September, Marina Bay Street Circuit. For more information on entertainment, visit this page.