Get your engines revving – the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix 2023 is just around the bend, and we’re all geared up to watch skilled speed demons tear up the track. Here’s a handy compilation of the most important points of info related to this exhilarating event, from who’s performing, to extended public transport timings, and how to watch the whole shebang.
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When is the F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023?
The F1 Singapore Grand Prix will be held in Singapore over three days, from September 15 to 17 2023 – Friday to Sunday.
Where will the F1 race be held?
Similar to previous years, the F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023 will once again be held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit right in the heart of the city. View the full Circuit Park map here.
F1 Singapore race schedule and practice sessions
The first two days of F1 are for the practice sessions and qualifying races, which are more or less scheduled back-to-back from around 2pm till evening. The official big race will be happening on the third and last day, from 8pm to 10pm.
Who is performing at F1 Singapore 2023?
There will be three days of live music concerts to entertain fans at F1 Singapore 2023, and it’s a fully packed line-up of both roving and on-stage performances spanning from mid-afternoon till late. Some main standouts include Jackson Wang, Post Malone, Rich Brian, Robbie Williams, and The Kooks. Kings of Leon will be the only main stage act performing on two days (September 16 and 17). Find the full concert line-up here.
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Where can I buy F1 tickets?
F1 Singapore tickets can be purchased online via the event’s official website, as well as through their dedicated ticketing hotline at +65 6229 7777. You may also be able to buy your passes from authorised ticketing platforms such as Viagogo and Singapore Tickets.
Do note that you can’t buy tickets solely for the races, or just the concerts alone; it’s a two-in-one deal, whereby a race ticket will also grant you access to the live music performances. Hankering to watch specific main acts? Select the respective options via the ticketing page, and the relevant ticket categories will be auto-filtered for you to choose from.
How can I watch F1 Singapore online or on TV?
If previous years are anything to go by, the F1 Singapore Grand Prix practice races, qualifying rounds, and main race will all be broadcasted live on the free-to-air Channel 5. Simultaneously, the spectacle may also be shown on meWATCH, with on-demand replay options for those who are unable to watch in real time.
Certain sports bars might also organise F1 watch parties in their premises – perfect for those who would enjoy being the company of other like-minded fans, with pint in hand.
Will there be F1 fireworks?
Yes, there will be stunning fireworks illuminating the Marina Bay area after the F1 races have concluded. As a rough gauge, the main F1 race is scheduled to end by 10pm on September 17, so you’ll want to turn up before that to camp.
Some potential places to catch the pyrotechnics in action include the Helix Bridge and Marina Bay Sands area – basically, anywhere that’s within the vicinity of the F1 Marina Bay Street Circuit. In fact, this handful of viewing spots shouldn't be too different from our list of best places to watch National Day fireworks.
F1 road closures and affected bus services
As the F1 races are happening on a street circuit, a number of roads in town will be closed from 12.01am on September 13 to 5.30am on September 19. Worry not about your morning commute to work – some of these routes will be reopened during peak hours from 5.30am to 10am. View more details here.
While no bus services will come to a complete halt, there are some that will skip certain stops from September 12 to 18 due to the aforementioned road closures. These are mainly the ones running from town and the CBD, across areas including but not limited to Bayfront Avenue, Esplanade Drive, Raffles Avenue, and Temasek Boulevard where Suntec is. Check out the full list of affected bus services here.
Extended bus and train timings for F1
To cater to the high volume of human traffic during the F1 period, train services from City Hall MRT station will be extended to 12.45am on September 15 and 17, and 12.30am on September 16. Selected bus services from the area will also be running later than usual. Find out more here.
