Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024Formula 1

[Jimlaad43]

The original night race is upon us, as the Marina Bay circuit which hosted the first Formula 1 race fully under lights in 2008 is in its second season with the grandstand chicanes removed to make a longer straight. The proper Street Circuit is one of the most physically demanding and sapping races on the calendar for the drivers with the heat, humidity and relentless nature of the corners, bumps and walls. The grid is incredibly competitive at the moment, with Max Verstappen still favourite for the title due to his lead and everyone else squabbling over who gets the points at race weekends. Will any of the contenders start to mount a run of wins to close the gap? We will find out at the Singapore Grand Prix!

First Grand Prix
2008

Number of Laps
62

Circuit Length
4.94 km

Race Distance
306.143 km

Lap Record
1:35.867 Lewis Hamilton (2023)​

 

[MagpieRacer]

Special liveries for the weekend.

Green Mercedes


Denim VCARB


Retro MP4 Mclaren


Meanwhile, Red Bull have cancelled their fan liveries to save weight.

 

[DK]

Anyone in the mood for Denim Disaster Ricciardo?

 

[Rossell2]

What I absolutely love on the social media channels is they're putting up the Ferrari 2017 crash and some people quote the "factual version of events" tweet that Ferrari put out for a laugh. A lot of people not understanding where it came from and starting arguments.

 

[EngieDiesel]

Denim VCARB

They should have put the zipper on the nose instead of the side, and confused people into thinking it was a BAR tribute livery.

 

[Alfred1]

We only have FP1 but I think it will be another F1 race weekend where we see a close battle between the McLaren and Ferrari. Not sure if we see a Red Bull driver on the podium this Sunday.

 

[toastet]

 

[Rossell2]

Ferrari looking quick. How much that both McLarens lose out to a Ferrari in the championship by a single point?

 

[Alfred1]

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It is not a surprise to see Ferrari and McLaren on top but not many were expecting to see VCARB in the top 7. It looks like their track-specific update to the front wing is working great but it would be interesting to see if they can keep up this pace in the qualifying session tomorrow. Apart from VCARB, some other teams have also come into the Singapore GP with a few updates to their car including Ferrari, Williams, Aston Martin, and Alpine.

 

[Rossell2]

Someone tell MBS he's not allowed on the track during practise.

 

[NotThePrez]

Perez once again out-qualified by both Williams.

Edit: I like how even Danny Ric, who is clearly not having a great time, is taking the piss on the newly-implemented swear filter.

Edit 2: Carlos Sainz into the wall! Q3 Red Flagged. Max has his lap time deleted as well.

 

[McLaren]

Sainz loses it just before trying to start his lap.

Max's lap has been deleted & speculation it may have been done going through double yellows.

 

[Dreadmed]

Speaking of the Williams', it's nice to see them running with 2 cars (effectively) once again, Colapinto has taken to it like a duck to water.

And that's not how you park a Ferrari...

 

[MagpieRacer]

Sainz loses it just before trying to start his lap.

Max's lap has been deleted & speculation it may have been done going through double yellows.

Yellows were late into the corner and he did back off.

Strange that Max is questioning why his lap was deleted.

 

[NotThePrez]

Yellows were late into the corner and he did back off.

Strange that Max is questioning why his lap was deleted.

Watching Antony Davidson's analysis, I don't think Max could've reacted quickly enough in that situation.

Edit: I'd be very curious to see Oscars on-board coming up to the final chicane. Looks like he lost time as he was coming up to Verstappen.

 

[McLaren]

What a lap for Max. Norris will once again be watched to see if he can actually keep his position. And Lewis remains able to stay within' the top 5 in qualifying after 15 races here.

 

[MagpieRacer]

Watching Antony Davidson's analysis, I don't think Max could've reacted quickly enough in that situation.

Edit: I'd be very curious to see Oscars on-board coming up to the final chicane. Looks like he lost time as he was coming up to Verstappen.

My thoughts too. Which means he had to go through Russell as well.