| Sep 2011 |
One point is all that separates Sebastian Vettel from his second successive Drivers' World Championship after he claimed his first victory on Singapore's Marina Bay Street Circuit. |
| Dec 2010 |
The LG Live at 2010 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX was voted "Best Concert" and the race itself was voted "Best Global Showcase of Singapore" by lifestyle portal CNNGo. |
| Sept 2010 |
Fernando Alonso dominates the Marina Bay Street Circuit in his Ferrari, taking victory for the second time. |
| July 2010 |
The 5.073km track was resurfaced to reduce the bumpiness between Turns 3 and 7 as well as at Turns 14 and 19. The pit lane, which has been lowered by 1cm since 2009, was also resurfaced. The kerbs at the Singapore Sling (Turn 10) were adjusted to a more gradual curve to enable drivers to make safer exits from the chicane. |
| Sept 2009 |
Lewis Hamilton wins the 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX in his McLaren. |
| Apr 2009 |
The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and Singapore GP agree to jointly train and offer work experience to 1,000 students for four Grand Prix installments. |
| Mar 2009 |
Three corners on the Marina Bay Street Circuit are officially renamed. Turn 1 is renamed 'Sheares', Turn 7 'Memorial' and Turn 10 'Singapore Sling'. |
| Feb 2009 |
Following consultation with FIA and the teams, Singapore GP announces minor changes to Turns 1, 13 and 14 to improve overtaking, road surface improvements at Turns 5, 6 and 7, and revisions to the Pit Lane entry and exit as well as the Turn 22 runoff area. |
| Jan 2009 |
Singapore GP is awarded "Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism" for the 2008 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (Singapore Experience Awards 2009, Singapore Tourism Board). |
| Dec 2008 |
Singapore GP scoops the "Promoter of the Year Award" by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. |
| Dec 2008 |
Singapore GP is awarded the prestigious “Autosport Pioneering and Innovation Award” by Autosport Awards. |
| Nov 2008 |
The Singapore Grand Prix venue wins the international award for “Motor Sport Facility of the Year” by Professional Motor Sport World Expo 2008. |
| Sep 2008 |
Fernando Alonso scoops a controversial win at the inaugural 2008 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX in his Renault. |
| Sep 2008 |
FIA Race Director Charlie Whiting declares that the 5.067km track complies with the requirements of FIA and can be used for international racing. |
| July 2008 |
Completion of base building works at Pit Building. |
| April 2008 |
Commencement of three-month road resurfacing works at the Marina Bay Street Circuit by Land Transport Authority. |
| Oct 2007 |
FIA approves in principle the concept of the first night race in Formula One™ history. |
| Sep 2007 |
A second lighting test is conducted at the Paul Ricard High Tech Test Track in Le Castellet, France. |
| Aug 2007 |
Pit Building groundbreaking. |
| July 2007 |
FIA announces the 2008 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX date. |
| July 2007 |
The first lighting test is conducted at the Paul Ricard High Tech Test Track in Le Castellet, France, to study the system under real racing conditions. |
| May 2007 |
Singapore GP Pte Ltd acquires the Singapore Formula One rights for 5 + 2 years starting from the 2008 season. |
| May 2007 |
Singapore GP Pte Ltd is established. |
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