The annual Singapore Grand Prix (GP) remains a massive hit, drawing a crowd of over 300,000 fans this year. It was a huge success, with both locals and tourists enjoying the race.
- Total attendance: A staggering 300,641 people attended the event over the three days.
- Second-highest turnout: This year’s number is the second-highest ever for the Singapore GP. The record was set in 2022, right after the pandemic, with 302,000 attendees.
- Significant increase: The attendance grew by 11.7% compared to last year’s 269,072 fans.
Even though the large Bay Grandstand was closed for redevelopment, the organizers made up for it by adding nine new grandstands and three extra hospitality areas. They said this was done to meet “unprecedented demand.”
What Fans Experienced
Besides the race itself, attendees had a lot to look forward to:
- New areas: There were new “thematic lifestyle precincts” and better food and drink options.
- Top-tier entertainment: The lineup included big names like G-DRAGON, Foo Fighters, and Sir Elton John, which definitely added to the excitement.
The Race Results
Mercedes’ George Russell was the big winner, taking first place after leading the entire race. This was his first-ever win at the Singapore GP and his second victory of the season.
Here’s how the top three finished:
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
Russell finished in 1 hour, 40 minutes, and 22.367 seconds, which was 5.4 seconds ahead of Verstappen.
Despite the intense heat, with temperatures hitting 31°C, the drivers were able to stay cool thanks to a Driver Cooling System that was required to be used by all teams. This system circulates chilled liquid through a vest worn by the drivers, helping to keep their core body temperature down.
