SingaporeGrand Prix

Under the floodlights of Singapore lies one of the most exciting circuits on the F1 calendar. It was host to the championship’s first night race back in 2008, and proved an instant hit. Since then, it has had several changes with the most recent tweaks occurring before last year’s event. Now measuring 4.94km, and consisting of 19 corners, the track is still one of the most demanding Lewis and George will face.

As well as the challenges that come with a street circuit, like close walls and bumpy track surfaces, Singapore also has the addition of the intense weather. Humidity is high, as are temperatures, despite us driving on the track late into the night when it’s cooler. It’s widely known that drivers can lose as much as three kilos of weight during this weekend because of the amount of sweating they experience, so preparing for these conditions are key. As well as the heat, we’ve seen huge downpours in the past, including in 2022 when the start of the Grand Prix was delayed because of the heavy rain.

For the circuit itself, George and Lewis will experience high levels of downforce and lots of heavy braking around the Marina Bay Street Circuit. It’s also anti-clockwise with plenty of slow corners, but can be tough on the rear tyres and cars are prone to overheating.