Are F1 drivers in Singapore a rare sighting? Not if you know where to look! We've sussed out where they stay and how to meet them.
Spotting F1 drivers in Singapore might be easier than you think. We’re fired up to catch the likes of Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, and Lando Norris on the big screen. But let’s be real – nothing quite beats seeing them in the flesh. Curious about where to spot F1 drivers in Singapore? From where they stay to how you might meet them (and the best places to catch a glimpse), here’s the lowdown. While you’re at it, check out F1 Singapore events happening around the city.
Where to spot F1 drivers in Singapore: Meet-and-greets & events
1. Red Bull Pen to Pitlane Singapore
Imagine our surprise when we caught wind of Red Bull Racing reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda’s appearance at SMU! Hosting a free talk at the university, catch Yuki and the team as they give you behind-the-scenes stories from engineering and race strategy to marketing and performance.
When: 8 October 2026, 3pm to 5pm
Where: Red Bull Pen to Pitlane Singapore, SMU Hall, 55 Armenian Street, Singapore 179943
2. Atlassian Williams F1 Team Fan Zone
While other brands have been loudly announcing driver appearances and meet-and-greet opportunities, we spied Alex Albon’s announcement through the noise. While you roam the fan zone to check out the full-scale FW48 show car, enjoy interactive experiences, and score exclusive merchandise, you might even spot Alex!
When: 7 October 2026, 8.30pm
Where: Atlassian Williams F1 Team Fan Zone, Level 2, Central Atrium, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
3. +44 pop-up
Lewis Hamilton’s fashion brand +44 will host a massive pop-up during the Singapore race weekend, and we heard there’ll be plenty of Singapore-exclusive variations of the merch! We can’t confirm Sir Lewis Hamilton will be there in the flesh, but we’re pretty confident he might do a surprise appearance at the pop-up. Keep your eyes peeled!
When: Pop-up runs from 5 to 11 October 2026; driver sighting unconfirmed
Where: +44 pop-up, B1-148, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018972
4. Jim Beam x Cadillac Watch Party
Jim Beam and Cadillac are bringing the Formula 1 energy to Chijmes during race week. Think high balls, live music, Lenovo F1 simulators, and interactive experiences. The brands will also bring a very special someone along! Catch Cadillac driver Zhou Guanyu for an on-stage conversation and meet-and-greet.
When: 8 October 2026
Where: Jim Beam x Cadillac Watch Party, Main Lawn, Chijmes, 30 Victoria Street, Singapore 187996
5. Tommy Hilfiger x Cadillac pop-up
If you think Orchard Road is crowded, it’s about to get a lot livelier because Cadillac drivers Sergio Perez and Zhou Guanyu will be dropping by the upcoming Tommy Hilfiger x Cadillac pop-up at Paragon. Thai drama fans need to be there for this appearance too because you’ll be able to catch Tommy Hilfiger brand ambassadors Fourth Nattaway and Pond Naravit!
When: 8 October 2026, 1.30pm
Where: Tommy Hilfiger x Cadillac pop-up, Paragon, 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859
6. Breitling & Aston Martin pop-up at Raffles City
To celebrate Breitling’s newest timepiece created in collaboration with Aston Martin, you can stop by the pop-up to check out the watch, play a racing simulator, and test your reaction speed after admiring the helmet display. You can also participate in Breitling’s digital “B” Challenge by Breitling game to win limited-edition merchandise. A little birdie has also just told us Fernando Alonso will be making a special appearance at the pop-up!
When: 7 October 2026, 5pm to 7pm
Where: Breitling & Aston Martin pop-up at Raffles City, 252 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179103
7. Quadrant pop-up
Sneaky Alex Albon has been shooting his latest Singapore collection with Lando Norris’s lifestyle brand Quadrant over the last few days. And here comes the surprise – he’ll be in Singapore early hosting a Q&A! Keep your eyes peeled for Quadrant’s pop-up happening at Bugis+, and linger to catch a glimpse of Alex (and maybe Lando?).
When: 6 October 2026, 7.30pm
Where: Quadrant pop-up, Level 2, Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street, Singapore 188067
8. Vetreska Circuit Collection pop-up
Singapore-founded pet brand Vetreska has just launched its Circuit Collection, a motorsport-inspired pet accessory line. Very apt for the upcoming Formula 1 season! While you’re grabbing new accessories for your pupper, see if you can spot brand ambassador Ollie Bearman, who will be there to talk about the partnership and join a pet fashion runway.
When: 6 October 2026, 4pm to 6pm
Where: Vestreska Circuit Collection pop-up, Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
9. Ray-Ban’s Beyond the Track pop-up
We need some new sunnies, so the upcoming Ray-Ban pop-up at CQ @ Clarke Quay is the perfect opportunity to snag the collaboration collection. You can also participate in race-themed challenges and enjoy live entertainment. To sweeten the pot? Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc will be appearing at the pop-up, thanks to the partnership between Ray-Ban and Scuderia Ferrari HP!
When: 7 October 2026,
Where: Ray-Ban’s Beyond the Track pop-up, CQ @ Clarke Quay, 3 River Valley Road, Singapore 179024
10. Puma Store at 313@Somerset
If you haven’t already heard, Puma ambassador Charles Leclerc will be making an appearance at Puma a few days before the official Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix commences! Eagle-eyed fans would’ve spotted Puma Singapore’s giveaway for fans to meet Charles, which has since ended. However, you can still catch a glimpse of him during this public event!
When: 7 October 2026
Where: Puma Store at 313@Somerset, 313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Road, Singapore 238895
11. Adidas x Audi
Adidas fans would have already gotten their merch because buying them means getting a chance to meet Audi Revolut F1 team drivers Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg. If you were too late to participate, fret not. You can still pop by Funan to spot the drivers while they’re making their appearance.
When: 7 October 2026
Where: Audi x Adidas, Funan Singapore, 107 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179105
12. Festival of Thrills
Fans of the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls team are in for a treat during this meet-and-greet. Not only will you be seeing drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, but you’ll even spot team principal Alan Permane and CEO Peter Bayer! Selected fans get access to the live session, with photo opportunities, autograph signings, and an insider conversation about life in motorsports.
When: 7 October 2026
Where: Festival of Thrills, Basement 1, Weave Sentosa, 26 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098138
13. Puma VivoCity
Details on Lando Norris’s appearance with Puma have been few and far between. However, consensus amongst fans is that the McLaren driver will be dropping by Puma’s VivoCity outlet as part of the brand’s Own Your Speed campaign. More info will be released on Puma’s Instagram, so keep your eyes peeled!
When: 7 October 2026
Where: VivoCity, #01-60/63/96/97, Puma, 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585
14. The Trackside: Tudor
Tudor is part of Ion Orchard’s Formula 1 activation once again, and among highlights like a racing simulator and new motorsport-inspired watches is an appearance by the VCARB boys! Visa cardholders can participate in a Spend & Get campaign, and one of the prizes is a photo opp with drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad.
When: 7 October 2026, 6pm
Where: The Trackside: Tudor, Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
15. McLaren Racing Live: In Conversation with Oscar Piastri & Zak Brown
Tickets to this conversation with McLaren driver Oscar Piastri and CEO Zak Brown are still available! Get insight into McLaren’s 2026 season and how the team is fighting to retain its primacy.
When: 7 October 2026, 7.30pm
Where: McLaren Racing Live: In Conversation with Oscar Piastri & Zak Brown, B1-69/70, Sands Theatre, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018971
16. Adidas Brand Centre Orchard
Back again for the 2026 season are Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell! F1-themed activations will pop up outside the Adidas Brand Centre Orchard, making it the perfect backdrop for the boys when they make their appearance.
When: 8 October 2026
Where: Adidas Brand Centre Orchard, 270 Orchard Road, Singapore 238857
17. A meet-and-greet with Honda
Registration for this exclusive meet-and-greet has since closed, but you best believe we’d still try to catch a glimpse of Fernando Alonso if we can! Details have been kept close to the chest, but we’re keeping our eyes peeled for any location reveals.
When: 7 October 2026
Where: A meet-and-greet with Honda, location TBC
Where to spot F1 drivers in Singapore: Other surprise locations
18. Atlas
We have it on good authority that the Ferrari team has been spotted clinking glasses at this grand location. Specifically, Charles Leclerc. And who wouldn’t wanna make a pit stop here? This gorgeous Art Deco lobby is reminiscent of the roaring 20s, encapsulating the rich history of the prohibition era. We can see ourselves sipping elegant European cocktails if we were in their shoes.
Address: Atlas, Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188778
19. Marina Square
Due to its strategic location in the centre of the track (wedged between Turn 15 and Turn 6), we’re guessing this particular mall is going to be a hot spot. With all the amenities you need here, it’s the perfect place for the drivers to take a break while staying close to the track. We’ve heard fans have spotted Pierre Gasly exploring the mall in the days leading up to the F1 weekend in previous years.
Address: Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
20. Marquee
When you work hard, you have to play even harder. And we’re sure the drivers will only hit up the best of the best that Singapore’s night scene has to offer. Spanning across three floors and embracing the perfect blend of design, technology, and cutting-edge sound, Marquee is the place to be during the Formula 1 weekend. And with the hot lineup of the year, we have a feeling you might spot a driver or two there.
Address: Marquee, B1-67, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018972
21. Ce La Vi
If you avidly kept up with the whereabouts of the drivers in 2022, you’ll remember this snapshot of Pierre Gasly and Charles Leclerc when they were out and about. We recognised those red umbrellas instantly. Ce La Vi is a rooftop dining destination that offers you the perfect vantage point to catch the sunset along the Singapore skyline. It’s so beautiful, we suspect they’ll revisit the bar this year.
Address: Ce La Vi, Level 57, Marina Bay Sands, 1 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018971
22. Avenue
Fans of Lando Norris will know the McLaren driver is a multi-talented individual. He has an array of hobbies and talents, including managing his own content brand, Quadrant. But it’s his DJing skill fans seem to favour and one he pursues fervently. He’s even played for Kygo in Ibiza! In Singapore, he was caught taking the decks at Avenue right after the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix. Considering his love for mixing some of the hottest beats, we won’t be surprised if he makes another appearance at a nightclub.
Address: Avenue, Basement 3, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018972
23. Hotels in Singapore
This one’s a given since even F1 drivers need to rest. And it’s only natural they’re taking to some of the most luxurious five-star hotels in Singapore to catch their zzzs. So, where do F1 drivers stay in Singapore? We’ve narrowed down a couple of hotels where we think you’ll spot them.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team
The Mercedes team has a long-standing marketing collaboration with Marriott Bonvoy, so you’ll likely catch them at one of the Marriott brand hotels in Singapore. The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is the official hotel partner for Mercedes, and with its proximity to the track, we think it’s your best bet for catching drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Alternatively, we’ve heard JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach is a top pick too.
Scuderia Ferrari HP Formula 1 team
The partnership between Marina Bay Sands and Ferrari is a poorly kept secret. Packages to meet the drivers frequently sell out well before race weekend, starting from a cool $68,000. Fret not, though. Charles Leclerc has often been seen in the hallways of Marina Bay Sands, so you won’t have to pay that pretty price tag to spot him.
McLaren Formula 1 team
Hilton has served as the McLaren team’s home-away-from-home since 2005. And thanks to the previously announced a multi-year extension of their partnership, Hilton will continue to be the team’s dedicated home. See if you can spot the boys in orange when you visit Hilton Singapore Orchard during race week!
Other teams
The Alpine team has previously been spotted in Marina Bay Sands, having stayed there in 2022. Oh, and if you’ve avidly watched Drive to Survive, hop over to Pan Pacific Singapore or The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. It isn’t said explicitly, but based on the locations and rooms featured, we’re guessing that’s where Marcus Ericsson and Pierre Gasly stayed previously.
Think you’ll be lucky enough to spot the F1 drivers in Singapore?
