The Singapore Grand Prix races through the Southeast Asian night on the Marina Bay Street Circuit track in October.
The Grand Prix made its debut on the Formula One calendar in 2008, and became the first race to take place at night, under the lights. Drivers race under a canopy of floodlights that light up the street, and highlight the remarkable Singapore skyline.
The track immediately became of the most notable in F1, not just for taking place at night, but also as one of the most physically demanding courses. The track layout is tight and windy, leaving little room for error. The surface is also bumpy and typically experiences humid conditions giving drivers a lot to think about.
F1 driver Carlos Sainz had this to say about the Marina Bay Street Circuit:
If you survive Singapore, you're fit for anything else in Formula One.
The circuit is a temporary and travels through public roads in downtown Singapore which are difficult to maintain to F1 levels. The surface can be different each season depending on the condition of the roads.
The spectacle that is the Singapore Grand Prix combines high-speed racing with a vibrant city-scape, featuring nighttime views of skyscrapers and waterfronts.
Marina Bay Street Circuit Stats
Circuit Length: 5.063 km (3.146 mi)
Number of Laps: 61
Race Distance: 308.706 km (191.821 mi)
Number of Turns: 19
Marina Bay Street Circuit Records
First F1 Race: 2008
Lap Record: 1:34.486, Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull (2024)
Most Wins: 5, Sebastien Vettel
Most Wins By an Active Driver: 4, Lewis Hamilton
Most wins by Constructor: 5, Mercedes
First Singapore GP Winner: Fernando Alonso (Renault)
2025 Singapore GP Winner: George Russell (Mercedes)
Marina Bay Street Circuit History
The course was built in 2008, and was designed by German racecar driver Hermann Tilke, and was refined by KBR Inc. Tilke is also notable for designing circuits in Jeddah, Baku, Austin, and Abu Dhabi.
The original track was so difficult that there was a need for a safety car during every single race until it was realigned in 2023. 2024 marked the first race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit that did not require the safety car.
McLaren's Lando Norris won the Singapore Grand Prix in 2024 by 20.945 seconds - the second largest margin of victory on the course behind Sebastien Vettel's 32.627 second victory in 2013.
