Poll: Official 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Thread - Marina Bay Street Circuit - Round 16

[chrismscotland]

Singapore​

When was the track built?​

The Marina Bay Circuit arrived on the scene in 2008. A street track with the city's famous skyline as its spectacular backdrop, the initial circuit plan by Herman Tilke was refined by KBR Inc, while the event has quickly established itself as one of the standouts on the F1 calendar.

When was its first Grand Prix?​

In 2008, Singapore had the honour of hosting the first night-time race in F1 history. The Grand Prix – the 15th round of that season – proved a huge hit with the teams and drivers, while Renault’s Fernando Alonso claimed a controversial victory.

What’s the circuit like?​

The Marina Bay Circuit is one of the most physically demanding on the calendar, its bumpy street surface coupled with humid conditions giving the drivers plenty to think about. Even with a revised 2023 layout reducing the number of corners from 23 to 19, they are working the wheel a lot, too, around the high-speed lap – the physical stress causing them to lose as much as 3kg in body weight over the course of a race.

Why go?​

If you want to see Singapore at its best, there’s no better time to do so than when Formula 1 arrives in the heart of this buzzing city. Get the lay of the land by taking a ride on the Singapore Flyer, a giant Ferris wheel overlooking the track’s permanent pits complex, then get stuck into Singapore’s incredible bar and restaurant scene. Cocktail fanatics should also make a pilgrimage to the famous Raffles Hotel – the proper home of the Singapore Sling (non-alcoholic versions are available!)

Where is the best place to watch?​

Get yourself comfy in the grandstand located at Turn 1, which offers spectacular views as the cars accelerate into the first corner, before braking hard and whipping through Turns 2 and 3. You’ll get a great view of the start too – expect to see plenty of sparks fly as the drivers blast off the line.

Singapore Grand Prix 2023 - Schedule Information & TV Broadcast Times​

Channel 4 Highlights - Broadcast Times​

Saturday 16th September - Singapore GP Qualifying Highlights - 19:30
Sunday 17th September - Singapore GP Race Highlights - 17:30

Weekend Weather Forecast (as at 12:00 on 13/09/2023)​

Track Diagram & Information​

Previous Race Highlights​

• Singapore Grand Prix 2022 - Race Highlights
• Singapore Grand Prix 2019 - Race Highlights
• Singapore Grand Prix 2018 - Race Highlights

Championship Standings​

Drivers Championship​

Constructors Championship​

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[chrismscotland]

Slightly different track layout this year with the turns that go under the stand normally removed due to construction so there's a decent straight instead, hopefully encourage overtaking.

Expected to take 10 secs off a lap time, should make the race a bit quicker!

 

[chrismscotland]

Should rename this the Lizard GP

 

[chrismscotland]

FP2 - Ferrari 1-2.... wonder how they'll screw this us up.
Red Bull only 7th and 8th although I half wonder if they're sandbagging

 

[chrismscotland]

Sainz doing well again this weekend. Do we think he's upped his game and now a 'world class' driver alongside Leclerc, or is Charles a bit overrated?

Personally I think Leclerc is overrated, can be super quick over a single lap in qualifying (especially at Monaco) but I don't see enough from him to suggest he's any better than Sainz at this point

 

[chrismscotland]

This track is always an anomaly. Remember when Merc fell flat for this one race.

I'm sure it happened a couple of years, dominant everywhere else and no-where in Singapore!

 

[chrismscotland]

Ah well looks like Max certainly has found some pace this morning, although Perez could be struggling to be anything but mid-low top 10 on the grid

 

[chrismscotland]

Wow

 

[chrismscotland]

Hard to see beyond Sainz for pole

 

[chrismscotland]

The return of Mr Saturday?

Shaking up for a good race tomorrow.

Should be great if Russell doesn't take anyone out at turn 1

 

[chrismscotland]

You'd think handing Max the 2021 championship would have been enough.

I guess the FIA still think he needs help for some reason.

2021 was 2 years ago, get over it, this isn't the thread for it

 

[chrismscotland]

What lap do we think Ferrari will get the magic 8 ball out and throw it away?

 

[chrismscotland]

Let cue Crofty bigging up a tiny amount of precipitation...

 

[chrismscotland]

What was the reasoning for changing the track this year and removing the bridge section ? makes track have a slightly better flow but has no effect on the racing really.

Its to do with construction work going on, it was an enforced change.

 

[chrismscotland]

It can't be long until Sergeant gets binned, he's just not up to it

 

[chrismscotland]

Ah well that's the race over expect a procession to the end now

 

[chrismscotland]

Did Leclerc just back everyone up to give Sainz an 8 second lead?

 

[chrismscotland]

Slam dunk penalty for Alonso there

 

[chrismscotland]

Hope Norris can get up to Russell, would much rather see him in front

 

[chrismscotland]

Verstappen fried the hards?

Yeah suspect so