F1 Singapore Grand Prix: Best things to do this race season

Ray-Ban is bringing the world of Scuderia Ferrari HP to Fountain Square with an immersive two-week riverfront experience running from October 1 to 14. Visitors can jump into replica racing simulators around the Marina Bay circuit, inspect the actual Scuderia Ferrari SF-23 show car, or test their reaction times in a timed F1 Pit Stop Challenge to win exclusive team merchandise.

The absolute crown jewel of the pop-up takes place on Wednesday, October 7 at 5pm, when Scuderia Ferrari HP driver Charles Leclerc makes a special live appearance. On-site visitors can also check out the exclusive Singapore Special Edition Ray-Ban eyewear and enjoy complimentary live custom laser engraving on selected frames and cases. Admission is completely free.

Get into the spirit of Singapore Grand Prix season with a cocktail trail that takes you beyond the track. From now till mid-October, six of Singapore’s best bars – ANTI:DOTE, VUE, Writer’s Bar, Tess Bar, Temper and High House – are putting their own spin on Glenfiddich with limited-time, race-themed cocktails, celebrating the shared precision, craft and attention to detail behind whisky-making and the Aston Martin Formula One Team.

Savour innovative sips like The Overtake at ANTI:DOTE, coffee-laced Aurum F1 at VUE, raspberry-and-IPA Silverstone 16 at Writer’s Bar, peppery Maqaw Grand Prix Sour at Tess Bar, bitters-led The Constructor at Temper and rich The Final Lap at High House. Every stop also serves the Speyside Spritz, a refreshing combination of Glenfiddich, pear, lime, bitters and soda. 

Beyond sipping these exclusive cocktails, consumers aged 25 and above can also enter to win an exclusive signed helmet – more details here. Enjoy responsibly.

The award-winning Formula 1 Exhibition has made its first-ever pit stop in Asia, taking over a purpose-built marquee at Gardens by the Bay (located on the Eastern Greenway, right next to Satay by the Bay). Running through October 18, 2026, the blockbuster showcase packs 76 years of motorsport history across seven immersive themed zones. Here, you can admire championship-winning race machines up close – including Sebastian Vettel’s 2011 Red Bull RB7 that dominated the Singapore Grand Prix and Jenson Button's 2003 BAR Honda 00 – alongside rare race suits, helmets, and engineering displays.

Jump behind the wheel at interactive racing simulators to drive virtual laps around the Marina Bay Street Circuit, or see the charred remnants of Romain Grosjean’s HAAS car from his horrific 2020 Bahrain crash. The experience wraps up with "Singapore Drive," a dedicated tribute celebrating the city's legacy as the home of F1's first-ever night race. Standard adult tickets start from $49, with simulator packages available.

Orchard Paddock is taking the race to Singapore's buzziest shopping strip. From October 8 to 10, zip over to Ngee Ann City's Civic Plaza for a night market and racing hub in one. The free outdoor festival kicks off with live music from local acts like YAØ, Alyph, 53A, Reverie, and Dreamsound, plus free movie screenings of thrilling high-speed action like The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. There'll be activity pit stops throughout, featuring race simulators, a Hot Wheels booth with exclusive collectables, go-karting by Dorifto! SG, and neon chess and 1-minute bullet chess games courtesy of Aliwal Chess Club. Need a refuel? Expect smashburgers, sushi tacos and more by Sake Inn, SOHTT, and OMD by BTHL. 

Duxton Hill is shifting into high gear for F1. Sago Festival of Speed takes over the whole neighbourhood for a free block party hosted by Sago House – and it's all about the wheels. Swing by to admire classic cars, unique and custom motorbikes, and to shop racing gear and other festival finds from indie brands and makers. If you've a need for speed, you can buckle up at F1 racing simulators or scale it down at radio-controlled racing. Art, food, and drink are guaranteed, with live art, DJs, and more to fill your belly from Sage House, Puffy Bois, Cat Bite Club, and more. 

In the spirit of F1 season, Trifecta swaps its skates and surfboards for Somerset Tracks, a week-long celebration packed with live performances, F&B deals, and board sports discounts. Check out the Sports Car Charity Drive on October 3 with Sports Car Club Singapore – donate over $100 for a chance to take a joyride in supercars like the C8 Corvette Stingray, with proceeds supporting the Singapore Disability Sports Council. Plus, Backyard Sessions returns to transform the skate bowl into a stage for homegrown acts like Mediocre Haircut Crew and iiARA, alongside a creative market featuring Naima Cat and Kris Kross Chains. 

Put your athletic skills to the test at Plaza Singapura’s Innerdrive, an immersive circuit split into six sections – Ignition, Reflex, Split Second, Redline, Vortex, and Grid – that challenges your speed, balance, and reflexes. Complete the circuit to unlock your Performance Profile and discover your Singapore-built athlete alter ego, like The Strategist. Head to Funan’s Innerdrive Live Action Arena for more interactive gameplay, or check your ranking on the live leaderboard outside Plaza Singapura. Look out for meet-and-greets with local sports stars, including national climbers Denzel Chua and Janelle Phua alongside pro racer Gladys Lam. 

Family-friendly motorsports energy lands at Suntec City Atrium from October 1 to 18 for a high-octane brick takeover. Marvel at a life-sized VCARB F1 LEGO Big Build car (made from 400,000 bricks) or hop into the driver's seat yourself in four interactive racing missions, including a pit-stop challenge and custom miniature races to win an aexclusive Lego steering wheel or shopping vouchers. There's also a mall-wide Lego 3D Racer Hunt packed with special retail promotions and trackside F&B deals.

The undisputed king of F1 VIP afterparties returns to The Clifford Pier at The Fullerton Bay Hotel on October 10 and 11. Taking place right on the waterfront, this is your ticket to high-glamour nightlife paired with A-list celebrity and driver appearances. The headlines are huge – eight Grammy Awards between them huge – with apl.de.ap and J. Rey Soul of the Black Eyed Peas taking charge on Saturday, with rising DJ Siangyoo on the decks. Rapper and two-time Grammy Award winner Eve comes through on Sunday. Tickets and table reservations start at $850 and include free-flow house pours and champagne at the bar. 

The Nanson is going neon for the Singapore Grand Prix as the private members' club opens its doors to the public for PR1X: DISTRICT RED. Inspired by fast cities and late nights, the event unfolds across three immersive realms—Rouge Temple, Dragon Den, and Saloon—evoking Hong Kong backstreets, old Chinatown, and vintage hotel lounges. Hong Kong’s Willer leads the main room alongside retro-futuristic duo HE.R Soundsystem and Singapore’s Sivanesh. Expect sleek electronic cuts from Belloy and Watch Her Bern, plus tribal underground house from Dodgy Yamamoto. Dress in silk, velvet, and sunglasses after dark for a glam, hedonistic night out.

Mondrian is putting things into overdrive with a packed weekend celebration of all things F1, keeping you entertained from day to night. Hit up Canyon Club for the full cabana treatment with seafood towers and race-themed cocktails like the Pit Stop Martini and Paddock Spritz. On Saturday and Sunday, save space for bottomless brunch at Bottega di Carna, packed with free-flow Northern Italian dishes, drinks, and live music. As the race kicks into high gear, Jungle Ballroom comes alive with international DJ takeovers featuring electronic duo Autograf, UK DJ Alan Dixon, and Hong Kong’s Nat Dunn commanding the dancefloor each night from Friday onwards.

Partying in the clouds with panoramic views of the illuminated circuit is the ultimate way to spend F1 night race weekend, and Cé La Vi has you sorted across three high-energy nights. Warm up your engines on Thursday (8 October) as Milan-based DJ Sgamo drops a mix of hip-hop, rave, and global club sounds. On Saturday (11 October), South African producer Caiiro joins Da Capo for a five-hour set of hypnotic Afro-house and deep-tech beats. The grand finale on Sunday (12 October) sees UK rave legend and Space Ibiza icon Carl Cox take the reins alongside Kim Turnbull and Jeremy Healy to bring the weekend over the finish line.

As if DJ Anyma, Diplo, and Martin Garrix headlining Marquee during F1 weekend weren’t epic enough, Claptone and Crusy are taking over Marina Bay Sands’ SkyPark Observation Deck on October 9. Capping off the global crypto conference TOKEN2049, the official AFTER 2049 party places you 57 floors up with panoramic views directly above the race action. Masked German house heavyweight Claptone takes the decks alongside Madrid-based producer Crusy, Hong Kong’s Anonm and Leon, plus Milam and Mo-Shi. Elevating the night is Polygon Live’s custom sound setup, featuring over 10 speakers in a dome overhead for a fully immersive audio experience – its only Southeast Asian production this year. Tickets are available now via Megatix.

Sushisamba puts a Brazilian spin on race weekend with Race to Samba, an indulgent, F1-themed take on its Copacabana Brunch. Come hungry for an extravagant feast featuring Australian tomahawk steak, spatchcock chicken, nigiri, and live robata and ceviche stations. Save room for the F1-inspired dessert table, loaded with chequered flag chocolate cakes and racing “samba”bons. Match your bites with unlimited drinks – or splurge on champagne upgrades – while live DJ sets, saxophonists, and energetic samba dancers keep the party pumping between pours.

QT Singapore opens its race-week roster with an open-flame dining spectacle. For one night only on October 8, chef Bjorn Shen (Artichoke, Small's) teams up with QT Singapore's newly minted executive chef Fabrice Mergalet for Playing with Fire, a four-course meal built on reckless flavour, Eastern Mediterranean punch, and some serious char. The feast features starters like toasty wood-fired manoush, labneh spiked with charred cucumber and ikura, and charcoal beef kofta. Now, some of the heavy hitters: wood-fired USDA short ribs slathered in bahart jus, harissa-glazed lamb cutlets, and smoke-kissed hispi cabbage in tahini butter. The meal wraps up with a warm date cake drenched in tahini caramel and vanilla ice cream.

Seats start at $158++ per person (add $68++ for wine pairing), with two seatings at 5.30pm and 8pm. Lock in a table here. 

Foodies and nightlife enthusiasts can tackle a different kind of circuit with Pole Position, a gastronomic trail across hot spots like MONTI, Botanico, and Sol & Luna. Each venue serves up dishes inspired by iconic race tracks, from Spanish plates celebrating the Madrid Grand Prix to Australian fare honouring Albert Park. Meanwhile, families and furry companions can join Paws, Play, Pitstop across four Wildseed Cafés – including The Garage and The Summerhouse – for pet-friendly playgrounds, high tea sessions, and mini race courses for kids.

If the roar of the engines gets too much, Tanjong Beach Club offers an antidote: trading tarmac for sand across a four-day marathon.

Dubbed Circuit Soleil, the beachfront takeover kicks off Thursday and Friday with The Long Lunch (12pm to close), bringing coastal Puglian flavours courtesy of Fico to the shore – think wood-fired focaccina, fritto misto, hand-rolled pasta, and charcoal-grilled whole Angus beef or octopus straight off the wood-fire dome. Saturday turns up the volume with a high-energy Champagne Brunch (12pm to 3pm) featuring live drummers, sandside dancers, free-flow pours, and Normandy oysters, with packages starting from $138++ (or $218++ if you want the champagne upgrade). Come Sunday, the club switches gears from indulgence to recovery starting at 7.30am with a three-station reset: a beach bootcamp, mobility work, and an ice bath – followed by a beachside breakfast spread and laid-back DJ sets.