The first night race
The 2008 Singapore Grand Prix was the first night race in Formula 1 history. Around 1,600 custom floodlights, several times brighter than a stadium, turn the streets of the city centre into a glowing track.
Singapore Grand Prix
Formula 1 under the Singapore lights
The world's first F1 night race: a street circuit through the city centre, with the skyline as the backdrop.
- Race weekend
- 9 to 11 Oct 2026
- Circuit length
- 4.927 km
- Race distance
- 62 laps
- Corners
- 19 turns
- Lap record
- 1:33.808
- 2025 attendance
- 300,641
Circuit data is for the current Marina Bay Street Circuit layout. The 2026 race weekend is a sprint weekend.
Why it is special
Nothing else on the calendar looks like this
Since 2008, Singapore has turned the heart of the city into a racetrack for one weekend each year.
A street circuit in the heart of the city
The cars race past the Padang, the Fullerton Hotel, the Esplanade and the Singapore Flyer, with the Marina Bay Sands skyline as the backdrop. Roads around the bay are closed for race week.
The toughest race on the calendar
Heat, humidity, bumpy streets and walls close to the racing line make Singapore a famously demanding race. Drivers often describe it as the most physical weekend of the season.
A sprint weekend for the first time
The 2026 race weekend uses the sprint format at Singapore for the first time, with a shorter sprint race added to the usual qualifying and Sunday Grand Prix.
The circuit
A lap of Marina Bay
The 4.927 km Marina Bay Street Circuit has 19 corners and runs past some of Singapore's best-known landmarks.
- 1
The pit straight and Singapore Flyer
The lap starts beside the Pit Building and the 165-metre Singapore Flyer, with cars flat out under the Benjamin Sheares Bridge before braking hard for the first corner.
- 2
Raffles Boulevard
One of the fastest parts of the circuit, with speeds above 300 km/h before a heavy braking zone.
- 3
The Padang and City Hall
The track sweeps through the colonial Civic District past the Singapore Cricket Club and the Padang, one of the most photogenic stretches.
- 4
Anderson Bridge and the Fullerton
Cars cross Anderson Bridge and slow for a tight hairpin in front of the Fullerton Hotel, a classic overtaking spot.
- 5
Esplanade Bridge and Marina Bay
The final stretch runs by the Esplanade theatres and the bay, with a long straight leading back toward the pits.
Race weekend
More than the race
The weekend combines racing with concerts, fan experiences and city-wide events.
Track action
Formula 1 sessions run across the three days alongside support races. Check the official schedule for session times and the sprint format.
Zone 1 entertainment
Zone 1 hosts a headline concert line-up each night of the weekend, included with your ticket. The organisers announce artists in the weeks before the race.
ALL ACCESS at the Pit Building
The official site promotes an expanded ALL ACCESS experience at the F1 Pit Building, plus a Thursday Pit Lane Experience with limited places awarded by ballot.
#RevUpSG watch parties
Free community watch parties in neighbourhood locations bring race action to fans without a track ticket.
Tickets
How to watch from the track
Prices below are the 3-day starting prices listed on the official site in Singapore dollars, including GST.
Walkabout
From S$548
Standing access to open areas, big screens and entertainment. Zone 4 Walkabout is limited to Zone 4. Premier Walkabout (from S$728) gives access to every zone.
Grandstand
From S$438
A reserved seat with a view of the track, from Stamford at the lower end to the Super Pit Grandstand (from S$2,498) opposite the pit lane. Grandstands also include Zone entertainment.
Hospitality
From S$5,110
Premium trackside packages with food, drink and lounges. These are sold only as three-day experiences, and several top packages sell out first.
Wheelchair accessible
From S$38
Accessible platforms at selected locations. These are not sold online, so call the ticketing team on +65 6042 5066 to book.
When we last checked, the official site listed all 3-day tickets as sold out and said single-day tickets would be released later. Availability and prices change, so check the official tickets page and buy only from official sellers.
Getting there
Plan your route to the circuit
Race week changes how the city moves. A little planning saves a lot of walking.
- Take the MRT. Promenade, Esplanade, City Hall, Bayfront and Nicoll Highway stations are all close to the circuit, and the MRT runs extended hours during race week.
- Expect closed roads and temporary pedestrian routes around Marina Bay. Allow at least an extra 30 to 45 minutes to reach your entrance.
- Taxis and ride-hailing cars face closures and heavy surge pricing around race end. Walking to a less busy MRT station is often faster.
- Check your ticket for your gate and zone. Gates only admit holders for the correct zone.
Fan tips
Get the most out of race night
- Hydrate and cool down
- It stays hot and humid after dark. Drink water regularly, wear light clothing and carry a small towel.
- Protect your ears
- F1 engines are very loud. Bring ear plugs or ear defenders, especially for children.
- Pack light
- There are bag and item rules at the gates, so check the official list. Travel with a small bag, a portable charger and a phone with good battery.
- Wear comfortable shoes
- You will walk a lot between MRT stations, zones and stages. Choose broken-in, breathable shoes.
- Buy tickets only from official sellers
- Use the Singapore GP website and its listed official resellers. Avoid social-media sellers or unknown resale sites, since fake tickets are a risk.
- Book hotels early
- Rooms near Marina Bay and the Civic District are the first to go and rates climb in race week. See our where-to-stay guide for areas that suit a race trip.
Race history
Winners at Marina Bay
The race was not held in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic.
- Most wins
- Sebastian Vettel, 5
- Official race lap record
- 1:33.808, Lewis Hamilton (2025)
- Fastest qualifying lap
- 1:29.158, George Russell (2025)
- Contract
- On the calendar until at least 2028
| Year | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Fernando Alonso | Renault |
| 2009 | Lewis Hamilton | McLaren |
| 2010 | Fernando Alonso | Ferrari |
| 2011 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull |
| 2012 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull |
| 2013 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull |
| 2014 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2015 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari |
| 2016 | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes |
| 2017 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2018 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2019 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari |
| 2022 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull |
| 2023 | Carlos Sainz Jr. | Ferrari |
| 2024 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2025 | George Russell | Mercedes |
Official sources
Go straight to the source
Schedules, tickets and gate rules are set by the organisers. Check them before you travel.
- Singapore Grand Prix (official site) (opens in a new tab)News, entertainment line-up, circuit map, FAQs and the official race app.singaporegp.sg
- Official tickets (opens in a new tab)Grandstand, walkabout, hospitality and wheelchair accessible tickets, plus official resellers.singaporegp.sg
- Formula 1: Singapore Grand Prix (opens in a new tab)Race schedule, results, standings and circuit information from Formula 1.www.formula1.com
- Land Transport Authority (LTA) (opens in a new tab)MRT, bus and road-closure information for planning your trip around race week.www.lta.gov.sg
FAQ
Singapore Grand Prix questions
When is the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix?
The 2026 race weekend runs from 9 to 11 October at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. It uses the sprint format at Singapore for the first time. Session times are published by the organisers, so confirm them on the official site.
Do I need a ticket to enjoy race week?
No. Many parts of the city light up for race week with watch parties, bars and restaurants showing the action, and views of the skyline and Marina Bay. You only need a ticket to enter the circuit zones.
What is the difference between a grandstand and a walkabout ticket?
A grandstand ticket gives you a reserved seat with a view of part of the track. A walkabout ticket gives standing access to open areas, screens and entertainment, but no reserved seat. Both include access to the zone entertainment.
Are tickets still available?
When we last checked, the official site listed all 3-day tickets as sold out and said single-day tickets would be released later. Availability changes, so check the official tickets page and its listed resellers.
Can I bring children?
Yes. Family-friendly entertainment is part of the weekend, but the cars are very loud and the evenings are hot. Bring ear protection for children and check the ticket terms for child admission rules.
What is the weather like?
Expect warm, humid evenings with temperatures often above 28 degrees Celsius, and a chance of a sudden tropical shower. Bring a light rain jacket or poncho.
Book your race-week stay
Find the best areas to stay near Marina Bay and the Civic District.