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12 December 2011, Singapore – 65,000 general admission tickets for the 2012 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIXwill officially be released for sale from 12 December 2011. This is in addition to 10,000 Paddock Club and hospitality suite tickets that were released earlier this month. As in previous years, general admission tickets will be released across two phases: the early-bird phase (12 December 2011 to 30 April 2012), as well as the regular phase (from 1 May 2012).
This year, fans can look forward to new schemes and improved initiatives, which offer more savings for the fifth installment of the street race held on 21, 22 and 23 September. Over 98% of the tickets on offer are priced the same or lower than 2011.
Introduction of two new schemes
Listening to customer feedback, race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd is introducing a number of new initiatives for 2012.
Limited Combination Packagesavailable
Available for the first time, these specially customised packages enable fans to experience different parts of the circuit over each of the three days. Fans can choose from various Turn 1, Padang and Bay Grandstand combinations priced from S$398 to S$788 (early-bird price).
Those who would like to experience the best of the racing action as well as the entertainment programme at the main Padang stage can opt for the Zone 4 Walkabout Combination that combines the Pit Grandstand (Friday and Saturday) and Zone 4 Walkabout (Sunday) tickets at only S$588 (early-bird).
Sunday only tickets for the Pit Straight (Special reserve - limited availability)
Fans who want to enjoy the thrilling race action at the pit straight but are unable to attend on Friday and Saturday can now choose to get the single-day Sunday Pit Grandstand ticket at S$888 (early-bird).
Improved Group Booking initiatives
The hugely successful Group Booking Special, which was first introduced in 2011, continues to offer fans fantastic savings when they purchase four or more tickets in a single transaction. This incentive is available for the Pit, Padang, Bay and Esplanade Waterfront Grandstands, offering patrons savings of up to 30% in the early-bird phase.
“We discovered that groups of people got together to take advantage of the Group Booking Special and made a day of it over the race weekend - there were hardcore race fans, young adults who were there for the concerts, as well as families with young children who had picnics at the Padang to soak up the ambience. Over the years, I think everyone has figured out their own itinerary and favourite spots around the track – it’s clear that we’ve got something for everyone,” commented Mr. Michael Roche, Executive Director of Singapore GP Pte Ltd.
New Turn 3 Premier Grandstand “We’ve been blessed with great reviews both locally and abroad but with next year being our fifth race, it’s important that we keep on innovating and listening to our loyal supporters in order to improve on our product offerings. The one thing that remains the same is that our tickets are truly value-for-money and fans can expect exciting action on the track, accompanied with a stellar entertainment line-up come September, making the 2012 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX a must-attend event on the Formula One calendar,” says Mr. Teo Hock Seng, Chairman of Singapore GP Pte Ltd. |
Win Drivers’ Autograph Session Passes
15 pairs of exclusive Drivers’ Autograph Session passes will be given away to lucky early-bird ticketholders for purchases made between 12 December 2011 to 30 April 2012.
To participate, early bird ticketholders just need to register their ticket transaction number (listed on the confirmation email or receipt) on the official Singapore GP website, www.singaporegp.sg. Tickets bought through Singapore GP's authorised agents will automatically be entered into the draw.
Winners from the ballot will be notified by email, and will receive a pair of tickets to the autograph session and an exclusive pre-event cocktail reception. Applications for this draw will close on 1 May 2012 (11.59pm, Singapore time).
Tickets for the 2012 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX will be available for sale online at www.singaporegp.sg, via the ticketing hotline +65 6738 6738 as well as all SISTIC outlets from 12 December, 0900 hours (GMT +8 hours). Click here to view ticket prices.
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Singapore, 25 September 2011 – One point is all that separates Sebastian Vettel from his second successive Drivers' World Championship after the 24-year-old German and his Red Bull Racing team claimed their first victory on Singapore's Marina Bay Street Circuit on Sunday.
"Perfect day in the office!" beamed Vettel after his ninth victory of the season and the 19th of his Formula One career, but Jenson Button postponed the title celebrations for at least one more race by finishing a strong second for McLaren. Vettel now has 309 points to Button's 185, a lead of 124 – when he needs 125 to put the issue beyond doubt.
"To us today the title didn't really matter," insisted Vettel. "Our target was to win. I really love the track, I love the challenge, it's the longest race… We were in a comfortable position for most of the race. For the championship it looks like we have another chance at the next race."
Third place for Mark Webber means Red Bull also take another big step towards a second double success, opening up a 138-point lead over nearest challengers McLaren Mercedes, for whom Lewis Hamilton finished fifth after an eventful race of his own.
Fernando Alonso, twice a winner in Singapore, had no answer for the Red Bulls' pace and finished fourth, ensuring that the sport's current 'Big Five' drivers occupied the top five finishing positions.
Vettel had to react quickly in pit lane as he and Heikki Kovalainen's Lotus almost came together after their second tyre stops, but the only time the leader looked less than in total command was in the final five laps, when the leaders were on Pirelli's quicker Supersoft option tyre and Button reduced the gap to under four seconds.
Late-race traffic, especially a full lap spent behind Kamui Kobayashi's slower Sauber, cost Button any chance of catching Vettel, a task he admitted would have been beyond him anyway. "In the last stint I was able to drive as fast as I could – it was like 10, 12 qualifying laps, I couldn't have gone any faster," Button said after his first appearance on a Singapore podium. "It was the best we could have done today, I feel that I got everything out of the car."
Webber once more fell victim to his start-line gremlins, losing second spot on the grid before the first corner as both Button and Alonso swept through, then having to fight his way past the Ferrari driver in another of the spectacular duels that have been a feature of their 2011 season.
"They're enjoyable but I'm not keen to sign up for them all the time because it means I'm with him when I probably shouldn't be," Webber admitted. "Again, it was a difficult start for me – we need to work on this because it makes my race more difficult. Ultimately we pretty much got what we deserved today."
The stewards of the meeting decided Hamilton deserved a drive-through penalty for a 13th-lap collision with Ferrari's Felipe Massa that left the Brazilian with a right rear puncture and the McLaren with a damaged front wing. Hamilton, winner here in 2009, fought back superbly to finish fifth as Massa came home in ninth.
There were five first-timers in the race and the best of them was Scotland's Paul di Resta, taking his own best F1 finish with a fine sixth place for Force India, who also saw Adrian Sutil in the points in eight position. Between them was Nico Rosberg, whose Mercedes teammate Michael Schumacher gave the crowd its most heart-stopping moment when an attempted passing manoeuvre at Turn 8 saw him climb over the back of Sergio Perez's Sauber and crashed into retirement, fortunately without damage to himself.
The mid-race incident brought out the Safety Car for its only appearance of the evening, but Perez was able to continue and collect the final point for 10th place, the Mexican rookie's third scoring finish of the season.
Sunday gave the Singapore crowd two other races to enjoy, with Afiq Ikhwan Yazid making it a double for Meritus in the second JK Racing Asia Series 10-lap encounter ahead of Petronas Mofaz driver Nabil Jeffri and Duvashen Padayachee of Eurasia Motorsport.
Once again series leader Lucas Auer provided the main talking-point, the Austrian damaging his front wing in his charge to the first corner from 10th on the grid, eventually losing it altogether on lap 8 to prompt the race's second Safety Car period and trailing home ninth and last. Fourteen-year-old Akash Nandy triggered the first Safety Car intervention when he crashed out on the second lap.
The second Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 12-lapper saw the same top six finishers as on Saturday, with Christian Menzel completing his own double for Team StarChase ahead of SC Global's Craig Baird and Keita Sawa of LKM Racing.
"It was a perfect weekend," said two-time series winner Menzel, guesting this weekend in the absence of 2011 leader Alexandre Imperatori. "The last time I was in this version of the car was in February, but I felt no trouble at all this weekend. Today it might have looked easy, but we had to push very hard. Every time I looked in my mirror there was always pressure and a small mistake and Craig could catch me. I thought to myself: 'I will give you no chance to take the trophy.'"
Over at Padang, the main entertainment hub of the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX, Linkin Park had 50,000 concert-goers all pumped up with the anthem 'In The End', rounding off a perfect weekend at the Grand Prix.
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Singapore, 24 September 2011 – Sebastian Vettel emerged from a thrilling qualifying session on Saturday night with his and his Red Bull Racing team’s first pole position at the Marina Bay Street Circuit – and the team’s 100% pole-winning record in 2011 intact.
The 24-year-old German’s 11th pole of the season, and the 26th of his Formula One career, gives him an ideal launching-pad for the race that may make him World Champion for the second time.
“All in all, it was a perfect session, especially round here,” beamed Vettel. “It’s a fun track and a big challenge. It’s difficult with so many corners and it’s a long lap to get everything together, but we kept our heads cool and did it today. Pole here means a lot to me.”
Making it an all-Red Bull front row for the sixth time this season was Mark Webber, who responded to Vettel’s challenge with a brilliant final lap of his own that clearly meant a great deal to the Australian at a circuit he has never fully mastered.
“Overnight we made a pretty good step,” said Webber, who had earlier proved it with the fastest time in the final free practice session. “Overall I’m satisfied and given the curveballs that teams can face around here, to have both cars up there is a great result for us.”
Webber also underlined the other drivers’ determination not to hand Vettel his second championship on a plate. “The racing this year has been great and I think we’re going to have some more great races before the year’s out,” he added. “Tomorrow will hopefully be another good one and I’m planning to go forward if I can at some stage in the race, which is one more position – got to keep him honest as long as we can!”
On a grid where each of the five front rows is occupied by a single team, Jenson Button edged out his McLaren Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to claim third spot but voiced concerns over his lack of running on a full fuel load after a disrupted opening practice day. Hamilton recovered from a Q2 puncture and was in the top two early in the final session but a refuelling problem stopped the 2009 Singapore winner from making a final run.
Behind the McLarens come both Ferraris, with Fernando Alonso just 0.063 of a second slower than Hamilton but almost a second faster than Felipe Massa in the sister car.
In a curious 10-minute final segment Mercedes-Benz left it late to send out first Nico Rosberg, then Michael Schumacher, the younger German beating his illustrious compatriot by just over two-tenths of a second, while Force India, content with getting both cars through to Q3, opted not to send either Adrian Sutil or Paul di Resta out again.
The evening’s only casualty was Kamui Kobayashi, whose Sauber Ferrari brought out the red flag early in Q2 when it was briefly airborne through the ‘Singapore Sling’ at Turn 10. The car slithered into the barrier on the right-hand side with no injury to the driver but terminal damage to his chances of reaching Q3.
After a brief interruption the Japanese driver’s team-mate Sergio Perez almost made up for Kobayashi’s mishap when he momentarily had the second Sauber in the top 10, only for fellow-rookie Di Resta to demote him in the final seconds.
Neither of the Lotus Renaults made it into the top 10, with Vitaly Petrov again caught out on a circuit he has struggled with in the past. His own team-mate Bruno Senna relegated the Russian at the finish of Q1 but the Brazilian in turn could do no better than 15th in Q2.
Vettel is within striking distance of Nigel Mansell’s all-time one-season record of 14 poles, set with Williams-Renault in 1992, but refused to let that distract him from his main target.
Before the tense qualifying hour began, about 40,000 fans flocked to the Padang for a power-packed concert by Grammy Award-winning Colombian superstar Shakira, and after the race, partied the night away with ‘Mr Boombastic’ Shaggy himself.
Marina Bay fans earlier had two incident-packed support races to enjoy. Afik Ikhwan Yazid used his pole position perfectly to win the first JK Racing Asia Series encounter for Meritus, the 20-year-old Malaysian claiming his fifth victory of the year.
But the star of the 10-lap race was championship leader Lucas Auer. The 17-year-old Austrian – nephew of former F1 great Gerhard Berger – started from a lowly ninth on the grid but set the race's fastest lap of 2:22.630 as he forced his way through to finish second for Eurointernational. Auer was earlier involved in a dramatic-looking accident with Aaron Chang's Eurasia Motorsport entry from which the 17-year-old Chang emerged shaken but without serious injury.
The day's second race saw two-time Porsche Carrera Cup Asia champion Christian Menzel hold off a late charge from Singapore specialist Craig Baird to win the first of two PCCA races this weekend. Menzel's Team StarChase entry started from pole after the German driver recorded the fastest Porsche lap ever recorded at Marina Bay, a stunning 2:20.904.
Menzel, a guest driver this weekend, kept his nerve after a Safety Car period prompted by Wayne Shen's accident at Turn 14 to win the 12-lap race by seven-tenths of a second from last year's double Singapore winner Baird in the SC Global Racing entry. Third was LKM Racing's Keita Sawa while Jeffrey Lee was the first Class B finisher in the Pauian Archiland Absolute Racing car.
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Singapore, 23 September 2011 – Sebastian Vettel threw down the gauntlet to the men who are trying to stop the Red Bull racer from clinching his second successive world title at Marina Bay Street Circuit this weekend with quickest time in Friday’s two opening free practice sessions.
The 24-year-old German, who has never been on pole or won in Singapore, has a 112-point lead with six races remaining and could become Formula 1’s youngest back-to-back title winner if the arithmetic works in his favour this weekend.
He has denied there is any extra pressure on him here and showed it with a best lap of one minute 46.374 seconds in the second free practice session, an average speed of over 171 km/h round the 5.073-km Singapore street circuit, to beat Ferrari’s double Marina Bay winner Fernando Alonso by two-tenths of a second.
“We worked on the set-up of the car, but the baseline was not too bad,” Vettel said modestly. “We still have to make a good step overnight. It looked pretty tight out there today.”
Vettel and Alonso were the only two drivers to break the 1:47 barrier, with Lewis Hamilton third for McLaren Mercedes and Felipe Massa in the other Ferrari fourth-fastest. Red Bull’s Mark Webber was the last of the ‘Big Five’ drivers in fifth place, and came out with the understatement of the day: “Seb’s going all right,” said the Australian, “so I just need to find a bit more and get into it tomorrow.”
Michael Schumacher, who has finished fifth in his last two Grands Prix, confirmed his resurgence with sixth-fastest time for Mercedes. “I like the race here,” said the man who has won more races than any F1 driver in history. “It is a bit like the modern Monaco, very exciting with more run-off areas."
Hamilton had been quickest in an opening session shortened by half an hour to allow repairs to the kerbing at Turn 14, dislodged during the day’s earlier support race practice, and was briefly red-flagged for further repairs after 50 minutes.
While Hamilton said the kerbs must be taking “some serious damage” from the cars, Lawrence Foo, Assistant Director of Technical & Race Operations for Singapore GP, said it was premature to speculate on the cause. “We have yet to carry out a full assessment on site,” Mr Foo explained. “We have had a preliminary meeting with FIA Race Director Charlie Whiting and we have identified the rectification measures required. This work will be carried out overnight.”
The second session got under way on schedule and it was Vettel who immediately went to the top. His dominance was briefly challenged late in the session when the drivers switched to Pirelli’s ‘super-soft’ tyre compound, worth around a second a lap here, and the Ferraris instantly benefited as first Massa then Alonso dislodged Vettel from first place.
With half an hour of the session remaining, however, Vettel – winner on all three previous street circuits this season – put in the lap that returned him to the top and kept him there.
The day’s big loser was McLaren’s Jenson Button, who missed the right-hander at Turn 14 just over an hour into the session and was unable to engage reverse gear to get the car back on track. The 2009 World Champion finished the day in ninth position.
While Adrian Sutil underlined Force India’s growing status with seventh spot, his teammate Paul di Resta was less fortunate on his first visit to the Singapore track. The young Scot got five laps in before pitting for lengthy repairs and did a creditable job to work his way up to 13th when he enjoyed just three laps more at the end of the session.
The drivers who fell foul of Singapore’s tight lines and tricky corners were Toro Rosso’s Sebastien Buemi, who hit the wall at Turn 21 and damaged his car’s suspension, and Nico Rosberg, who did minor damage to the underside of his Mercedes over the kerbs on his way to 15th position on a circuit where he normally excels.
Between the two F1 sessions Afiq Ikhwan Yazid claimed pole position for the first of the two JK Racing Asia races scheduled for the weekend. The Malaysian Meritus driver clocked 2:21.715 and will be joined on the front row by Petronas Mofaz Racing’s Nabil Jeffri, who was a full half-second behind.
Yazid’s pursuit of series leader Lucas Auer was made easier when the Eurointernational driver hit the wall early in the session and broke his front wing, ending the session in a lowly 12th spot.
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Singapore, 22 September 2011 – Race promoter Singapore GP is delighted to announce that all 82,500 tickets per day to the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX have been taken up. Tickets are no longer available for sale via the website or at authorised agents.
As in previous years to combat secondary ticket on-selling which exploits the interests of genuine fans, Singapore GP will release an additional small allocation of tickets from some sold-out categories to be made available from 14:00 hours on a first-come, first-served basis at major gates and from 9:00 hours at the main ticket sales centre at the Raffles City Convention Centre (RCCC) Level 4 from 23 to 25 September 2011.
Each customer is limited to four tickets per transaction. The Group Booking Special offer that was previously available for the Pit, Padang and Bay Grandstands will no longer be valid.
The breakdown of available ticket categories is as follows:
Bay Grandstand:
available at Gate Ticket Booths 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 and RCCC
Stamford Grandstand:
available at Gate Ticket Booths 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 and RCCC
Esplanade Waterfront:
available at Gate Ticket Booths 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 and RCCC
Connaught Grandstand:
available at Gate Ticket Booths 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 and RCCC
Pit Grandstand:
available at Gate Ticket Booths 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 and RCCC
Turn 1 Grandstand:
available at Gate Ticket Booths 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 and RCCC
Padang Grandstand:
available at Gate Ticket Booths 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 and RCCC
Friday Walkabout:
available at Gate Ticket Booths 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 and RCCC,
Only available for sale on Friday, 23 Sep
Saturday Walkabout:
available at Gate Ticket Booths 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 and RCCC,
Only available for sale on Saturday, 24 Sep
Sunday Walkabout:
available at Gate Ticket Booths 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 and RCCC,
Only available for sale on Sunday, 25 Sep
Changes to the Saturday, 24 September performance schedule
Transe Express is now scheduled to perform from 6.15pm to 7.00pm at the Padang Stage on Saturday, 24 September. This will be followed by Shakira who will performing from 8.00pm to 9.30pm. Shaggy, who was originally slated to perform at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre, will now be performing at the Padang Stage on the same day from 11.15pm to 12.15am.
For the latest entertainment updates and performance schedule, visit www.singaporegp.sg closer to the race.
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Singapore, 19 September 2011 – If it's true that we live in the era of the 'me' generation, then Grand Prix racing could be made just for them: Formula 1 really is all about number one, and the man who carries the tall thin digit on his Red Bull racing car is keen to add Singapore to his lengthening list of first-place finishes.
"I love the track," says World Champion Sebastian Vettel. "It's very challenging, there are a lot of corners, it's very long, it's hot and it's a night race, so there are a lot of special things about Singapore."
Most special of all, this year, is that a first Singapore victory to add to the 18 he has already achieved might even be enough to secure 24-year-old Seb's second successive world title. Last year he led the Championship standings after only one race – but it was the last one, in Abu Dhabi, and it made him the sport's youngest-ever number one.
This year Vettel took the title chase by the throat at round one in Australia and has built a 112-point lead which his teammate Mark Webber might describe with one of the Aussie's favourite words: 'phenomenal'.
Another statistic in Sebastian's favour: this is the fourth street race of the year. Only one driver has won any of the previous three. You guessed it, S. Vettel, winner in Melbourne, Monaco and Valencia – but Singapore might be the one that brings him undone. It will if Fernando Alonso has anything to do with it.
Fernando is the man in Singapore: winner of the inaugural race in 2008, winner for Ferrari last year, third in `09, on pole last year, two fastest laps. No wonder F1's most lion-hearted driver has an ongoing love affair with the Lion City.
"The Singapore circuit suits my driving style," he says simply, "in the way of me being very aggressive, going very close to the walls and trying to maximise the performance of the car in slow-speed corners. And you need to attack and be aggressive in the driving style so this is something that I love."
While Vettel chases Championship glory, two-time title-winner Alonso is making history of his own. His sole victory of 2011 so far in the British Grand Prix was the 27th of his career. Should he win for a third time here, then Fernando would go past Scotland's Sir Jackie Stewart into fifth place on the all-time F1 winners' list. Only Michael Schumacher (91), Alain Prost (51), Ayrton Senna (41) and Nigel Mansell (31) would be ahead of the 30-year-old Spaniard.
Thanks to the more generous points system introduced in 2010, that Silverstone victory also made Alonso only the second man in World Championship history (after Schumacher) to amass more than 1000 points – 1001 so far, to be precise, but 252 last year and 172 so far in 2011 have skewed his record in comparison with previous greats of the sport.
Alarmingly for the rest of the field, Vettel's personal assault on the record-books continues apace. At just 24 he has 18 wins and is in the top 14 already; with 25 pole positions – although none in Singapore so far – he has only seven drivers ahead of him. He has a chance to become the single-season record-holder if he can take pole in five of the last six races of the year – he has 10 so far in 2011 and Nigel Mansell claimed 14 in 1992.
Perhaps more tellingly, Vettel's astonishing 2011 record of only one finish outside the top two in 13 races so far has helped him to a career figure of 51 points-scoring results in 75 starts, a 68% strike rate that already has him in the all-time top three.
At the other end of the F1 spectrum, Switzerland's Sébastien Buemi reaches his 50-race landmark in Singapore at the weekend, while first-timers on the Marina Bay streets are Pastor Maldonado of Williams, Force India's Paul di Resta and Mexican Sergio Perez.
Like Singapore itself, the Marina Bay circuit has many faces – at least two of which are familiar to the only other driver to have won here, Lewis Hamilton. "It's almost two tracks in one," says the 2009 Singapore winner. "There are quite a few fast corners, which require good set-up and a bit of commitment, but there are also lots of tighter 90-degree bends, which are slower and more technical. You've got to keep it precise through these and just be patient, waiting for the tyres to bite before getting on the throttle."
Tyres and throttles have been two of the most talked-about features of this F1 season, with new supplier Pirelli spicing up the mixture with its range of tyres and mechanical features like DRS making for some spectacular overtaking. Pirelli will confront the Marina Bay challenge with its 'Soft' and ' Super-Soft' options.
DRS means Drag Reduction System, a high-falutin' term for an essentially simple device which allows the driver to open a gap in his rear wing, reduce the 'drag' on his car and thus make it go like a bat out of you-know-where long enough to get past the man in front.
It can be deployed only under certain conditions in a race, but Hamilton's boss Martin Whitmarsh at McLaren thinks it will make quite a difference on the streets of Singapore. "The addition of DRS means that we should expect some truly electrifying racing this weekend," says the McLaren team principal. "The track is wide enough to support close and exciting wheel-to-wheel racing and I sincerely hope that's what we see this weekend."
Going fast is all very well, but a Formula 1 car needs to stop quickly as well, a quality that Singapore stretches to the limit. Just ask Mercedes-Benz's Norbert Haug: "It is the toughest of the season for the brakes and gearbox," he says. "In the final sector alone the drivers must negotiate 10 corners in the space of 1500 metres and there is very little margin for error." Or, as Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi succinctly puts it, "Singapore is always very close to wall…"
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Singapore, 15 September 2011 – With 10 days to the biggest motorsport event in Singapore, Race Promoter Singapore GP suggests useful tips for ticketholders to make the most out of the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX.
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Singapore, 15 September 2011 – With less than two weeks to the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX, 95% of this year's targeted sales have already been achieved.
General Ticketing
Since 19 August 2011, Singapore GP has increased the inventory at Pit, Connaught, Padang, and Stamford Grandstands as well as the Premier Walkabout by 2,000 tickets to meet the strong demand. This brings the total available inventory per day to 72,000.
Even with the increased capacity, a total of seven ticket categories are now sold out. The Premier Walkabout, Turn 2 Grandstand, Republic (Turn 3) Grandstand, and Connaught Grandstand tickets are no longer available for sale, in addition to the previously announced sell-out of Stamford Grandstand, Esplanade Waterfront Grandstand, and three-day Zone 4 Walkabout. Limited availability remains in Pit, Turn 1, Padang and Bay Grandstands, as well as single-day Zone 4 Walkabout.
The remaining tickets available for sale are priced from S$38 for a Friday Zone 4 Walkabout ticket to S$1,288 for a three-day Pit Grandstand ticket.
"We're anticipating a thrilling weekend of racing in just under two weeks time as the world turns its eyes on Singapore. This year's night race could possibly be the most thrilling with fans expecting a possible championship conclusion and Singapore GP presenting the most extensive entertainment line-up yet. We're definitely poised for another great year at the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX," said Michael Roche, Executive Director, Singapore GP.
All ticketholders can enjoy the entertainment offerings on the three stages in Zone 4, including the Padang Stage where headliners Shakira, Linkin Park, GD&TOP and Seungri will be performing. Other powerhouse music acts performing throughout the weekend include Boy George, Charice, Shaggy, Rick Astley, and Daddy G and 3D (Massive Attack DJ Set). Fans can also look forward to a plethora of world parades, theatre productions, visual showcases and over 59 food and beverage outlets across the circuit park.
To combat secondary ticket onselling which exploits the interests of genuine fans, Singapore GP has reserved a small allocation of tickets from some sold-out categories to be made available on a first-come-first-served basis at selected ticketing booths from 23 – 25 September 2011. Ticket categories that are available on race days will be announced on the official website www.singaporegp.sg by Thursday, 22 September 2011.
Hospitality Sales
This year's hospitality sales have also been exceptionally strong with 98% of available inventory already taken up. To date, a total of 10,500 seats have been released across the Formula One Paddock Club™, Sky Suites, Club Suites and The Green Room.
All Formula One Paddock Club™ suites, dedicated Sky Suites and Club Suites are now fully committed circuit-wide. Only very limited availability remains in the Turn 2 shared Club Suite and the shared Sky Suite at Stamford. Further requests for the Formula One Paddock Club™ have been placed on a waitlist.
To obtain the latest updates on tickets availability and the entertainment schedule, please visit the official website www.singaporegp.sg.
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Singapore, 24 August 2011 – Fans of K-pop have good reason to bring the house down this September at the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX. For the first time ever, Singapore GP has added the dynamic trio of Korean pop stars GD&TOP AND SEUNGRI to a line-up of world-class acts at the only Formula One night race.
Better known as G-Dragon, T.O.P. and Seungri of the massively popular band BIGBANG, this powerhouse trio will drive fans wild with their polished dance moves and infectious tracks at the Padang main stage (Zone 4) on Friday, 23 September.
G-Dragon and T.O.P. (GD&TOP) debuted with the album GD & TOP in 2010 and released three singles 'High High', 'Oh Yeah' and 'Knock Out'. Their music is a brilliant hybrid of hiphop and rap, infused with electro, pop and acoustic elements. With their edgy persona and a series of chart-topping successes, GD&TOP has quickly earned a reputation as the "ones to watch" in the Korean music industry.
Joining his BIGBANG mates is the multi-talented Seungri, a hip-hop performer, actor, record producer and songwriter who released his solo mini-album VVIP in 2011. While the album's groovy tracks like 'VVIP' and 'What Can I Do' showcase Seungri's vocal prowess, the music videos effectively demonstrate his magic on the dance floor.
To start your party on a high note, don't miss this one night only live performance by GD&TOP AND SEUNGRI on Friday. With just one ticket, fans can enjoy all-day entertainment and hours of race action at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
A Friday Single-Day Walkabout ticket priced at S$38, gives fans access to three entertainment stages in Zone 4 as well as plenty of bleachers offering vantage views of the Formula One track action. To get the most out of the race weekend, Three-Day Grandstand tickets priced from S$298 are also available.
For the latest entertainment updates and performance schedule, visit www.singaporegp.sg closer to the race. Tickets are available for sale online (www.singaporegp.sg), via the ticketing hotline +65 6738 6738 as well as at all SISTIC outlets.
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Singapore, 22 August 2011 – In celebration of the upcoming 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX, race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd will be hosting a fundraising gala premiere of SENNA the movie on 13 September. Proceeds from the gala premiere will be donated to President's Challenge 2011.
SENNA chronicles the triple world champion Formula One driver Ayrton Senna's remarkable story, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, providing an unprecedented insight into the dramas and controversies surrounding the charismatic Brazilian. The documentary spans the racing legend's years as a Formula One driver from his opening season with Toleman Motosport in 1984, to his untimely death a decade later at the San Marino Grand Prix.
Since its release late last year, SENNA has proved to be a phenomenon. In Europe, in just two months it became the highest-grossing documentary film ever. In the United States of America, it was awarded the "2011 World Cinema Documentary Audience Award" at the prestigious Sundance Festival and the "2011 Audience Award for Best International Feature" at the Los Angeles Film Festival. Over in Australia, it won the "Audience Award for Best Documentary in World Cinema" at the Adelaide Film Festival.
The film was made in full co-operation of Senna's family, Formula One Management – who provided previously unseen footage, as well as Instituto Ayrton Senna, a charitable foundation founded after his death, which has since provided the education for over 12 million underprivileged Brazilian children.
SENNA is written by Manish Pandey, directed by BAFTA award-winner Asif Kapadia and produced by Working Title, whose other notable films include 'Billy Elliot' and 'Notting Hill'. Pandey, who is also the Executive Producer of the film, will attend the fundraising gala premiere and participate in a question and answer session with the audience.
This gala premiere would not be possible without the generous support from Universal Pictures and Mumm Champagne.
"Ayrton's death was a huge loss to the motorsport community and this film tells his story beautifully. With almost a month to the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX, this movie could not have come at a better time. I'm excited to provide local fans with the opportunity to revisit history, while doing their part for President's Challenge 2011," said Colin Syn, Deputy Chairman of Singapore GP Pte Ltd.
For further information, interested parties can email sennathemovie@singaporegp.sg
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Singapore, 19 August 2011 – With just 37 days to the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX, ticket sales for the region's most anticipated sporting and entertainment event, continue to be strong. All three-day Zone 4 Walkabout, Stamford Grandstand, and Esplanade Waterfront Grandstand tickets are sold out. Premier Walkabout, Connaught Grandstand, Turn 2 Grandstand and Republic (Turn 3) Grandstand tickets are also selling fast, with only limited availability.
"Our unique combination of on-track race action and all-day entertainment has made the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX a must-attend weekend on the social calendar," said Michael Roche, Executive Director, Singapore GP Pte Ltd. "We're delighted that fans' response to the multitude of offerings has been incredibly enthusiastic. They can take their pick from powerhouse music acts like Linkin Park, Shakira, Shaggy, Charice, Rick Astley, and Boy George to world parades, theatre productions and visual showcases."
"By offering an amazing value for everyone with the price of one ticket, we're confident of delivering another spectacular sporting and entertainment experience for every ticketholder."
Three-day grandstand passes are available from S$298 for a Bay Grandstand ticket to S$1,288 for a Pit Grandstand ticket.
Fans can also purchase a single-day Zone 4 walkabout ticket (S$38 for Friday, $118 for Saturday, and $148 for Sunday) to catch the headliners at the Padang Stage as well as a wide repertoire of acts in Zone 4 from 23 to 25 September 2011.
All ticketholders can enjoy the entertainment offerings on all three stages in Zone 4, including the Padang Stage where the headliners will be performing, as well as the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre Stage and Esplanade Park Stage.
Hospitality sales are also exceptionally strong for 2011. To date, a total of 10,500 tickets have been released across the Formula One Paddock Club™, Sky Suites, Club Suites and The Green Room.
All Dedicated hospitality suites as well as The Green Room at both Stamford and Turn 3, are all taken up, with very limited availability in the Shared Suites at the Pit Straight, Turn 1 and Stamford. Additionally, all seats at the Formula One Paddock Club™ are sold out, with additional requests being placed on a waitlist.
Three-day hospitality packages for the event range from S$3,800 to S$8,000 (excluding GST) per person.
For latest updates and detailed information on the entertainment line-up, please regularly visit the official website, www.singaporegp.sg
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Singapore, 08 August 2011 – Race promoter Singapore GP has unveiled the addition of yet another Grammy-award winning artiste BOY GEORGE to the world-class entertainment lineup for the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX. BOY GEORGE joins previously announced performances by Shakira, Linkin Park, Shaggy, Rick Astley, Charice and Massive Attack's Daddy G & 3D.
Consummate showman, DJ and icon BOY GEORGE is a crowd-pleaser with his rich, soulful voice, flamboyant persona, and grandiose costumes. Zone 1 ticketholders will be able to catch BOY GEORGE Live by Avalon in a one night only performance featuring his greatest hits and chart-toppers like 'Karma Chameleon', 'Do You Really Want To Hurt Me' and 'Bow Down Mister' at the Village Stage (Zone 1) on Saturday 24 September.
"Building on the glamour of the only Formula One night race, we've packed all three days with an extensive entertainment programme featuring the biggest names in music, stunning theatrical-visual productions, retro showcases and electrifying parades," said Michael Roche, Executive Director, Singapore GP Pte Ltd. "Fans only need the one ticket to enjoy both the thrilling track action and all-day entertainment, making a ticket to the Singapore Grand Prix truly value for money."
Zone 1 tickets are priced from S$448 for a three-day Premier Walkabout ticket to S$1,288 for a three-day Turn 1 or 2 Grandstand ticket. All Zone 1 tickets allow patrons access to the Village stage in Zone 1.
For updates on the latest entertainment schedule and to purchase tickets, visit the official website www.singaporegp.sg
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Singapore, 08 August 2011 – Race promoter Singapore GP is pleased to unveil global mega star SHAKIRA as Saturday's headlining act for the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX. This is in addition to the previously announced performances by Linkin Park, Shaggy, Rick Astley, Charice and Massive Attack's Daddy G & 3D.
For the first time in Singapore, get charged-up for a power-packed concert by Grammy Award-winning Colombian singer-songwriter and global megastar SHAKIRA, as she headlines the Padang main stage (Zone 4) on Saturday, 24 September. Shake your booty to her worldwide smash hits 'Hips Don't Lie', 'Whenever Wherever', and 'Waka Waka'. The sultry star will also be performing English and Spanish songs from her latest albums She Wolf and Sale El Sol (The Sun Comes Out).
With 50 days to the night race, tickets for the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX are selling at a brisk pace, with over 80% of this year's targeted sales already achieved. The Turn 2, Pit Straight, Esplanade Waterfront and Premier Walkabout tickets are selling fast, with the Stamford Grandstand completely sold-out. Both single-day and three-day Zone 4 Walkabout tickets are also selling fast and have only limited availability.
For updates on the latest entertainment schedule and to purchase tickets, visit the official website www.singaporegp.sg
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Singapore, 28 July 2011 – Looking for the hottest names in music or simply in the mood for retro mojo? Dig out those shoulder-padded jackets and go-go balloon pants, bring out your glow sticks, and get ready for Asia's biggest sporting and entertainment extravaganza. The 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX is nothing short of a mind-blowing world festival featuring international headliners, stunning theatrical-visual productions, retro disco showcases, and electrifying parades – all in one fully loaded circuit park.
"With the Grand Prix as our centerpiece, we've packaged the event as a whole weekend of festivities and treats for the entire family," said Sarah Martin, Director of Operations and Security.
"We've packed in a host of entertainment activities to ensure every ticket offers great value for money and the event continues to be a must-attend weekend for Singaporeans and international audiences."
With one ticket, fans can access a S$5 million entertainment line-up, and enjoy hours of track action including Formula One and support races like Porsche Carrera Cup Asia and the JK Racing Asia Series. Ticket prices start as low as S$38 for a Zone 4 Friday Walkabout pass while a three-day Premier Walkabout ticket averaging at S$149 per day offers access to all zones and over 103 stage and roving performances within the circuit park.
PUT THE MUSIC ON
Get ready for an explosive session with twice Grammy winning rock band LINKIN PARK as they showcase a one night only multi-media experience featuring hits from "A Thousand Suns" at the Padang main stage on race day, 25 September. To watch the concert up-close from the Fan Zone right in front of the stage, collect a wristband at stage front - limited to 2,000 fans per day on a first-come-first-served basis.
Joining the headliners assembly is Glee starlet and YouTube sensation CHARICE whose soaring 10-decibel voice has seen her performing alongside Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli, and receiving lavish nods from Oprah Winfrey and David Foster. Look out for Charice at the Padang stage in Zone 4 (Friday) and Village stage in Zone 1 (Saturday).
More headliners will be announced in the coming weeks, visit www.singaporegp.sg for updates.
Who can forget deep-throated Mr 'Boombastic' and the man behind 'It Wasn't Me' and the infectious cover 'Angel'. Reggae fans, heating up your night is multi-platinum, Grammy winning artiste SHAGGY who will perform at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre (Zone 4 – Saturday) and Village stage (Zone 1 – Sunday).
Singapore GP is thrilled to announce a Friday highlight at Zone 4's Esplanade Outdoor Theatre stage which sees an eclectic, one off, DJ set by experimental trip hop prodigies, Massive Attack's DADDY G & 3D.
Massive Attack are artists, producers and legendary musicians. The duo, Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall from Bristol, England are considered to be progenitors of the trip hop genre. Their debut album, Blue Lines was released in 1991, with the single 'Unfinished Sympathy' reaching the charts and later being voted the 10th greatest song of all time in a poll by U.K.'s The Guardian.
RETRO FEVER HITS HOME
Wednesday night Zouk clubbers, don’t be shy now. Relive your ‘Love in the First Degree’ for those rusty dance moves as Zouk – celebrating its 20th anniversary – presents a mass MAMBO JAMBO on Sunday night at the floating platform (Bay Stage) for Bay Grandstand ticketholders only. Sing your heart out with RICK ASTLEY as the legendary showman belts out familiar tunes like 'Together Forever' and 'Lights Out' at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre (Saturday) and Village Stage (Sunday). Come on, you know you're never gonna give him up.
FROM BROADWAY TO BOLLYWOOD
For the first time ever, race-goers can catch two full-fledged musicals both in Zone 1 and Zone 4. Hindi music fans can shake their booties in a mass 'Jai Ho' dance with the cast of BOLLYWOOD EXPRESS (Esplanade Outdoor Theatre – Friday, Village stage – Saturday and Paddock Club Lifestyle Stage - Sunday), a colourful musical featuring cult favourites such as 'Chaiyya Chaiyya', among others. The 45-minute song-dance affair is conceptualised by the celebrated producers of Merchants of Bollywood, a sold-out production in London and Singapore last year.
Just for laughs, indulge in some truly Wicked sport with cult New York show FORBIDDEN BROADWAY (Village stage – Friday & Sunday), a satirical revue that does hilarious spoofs of contemporary Broadway shows from The Phantom of the Opera to Rent, Les Misérables and Hairspray. New York' longest-running musical comedy revue, Forbidden Broadway promises to have you in stitches from the start!
VISUAL ARTS COME ALIVE
Zone 1 and Premier Walkabout ticketholders can take a surreal walk through the Milky Way, accompanied with contemporary music and movie soundtracks, as the F1 Village near Gate 1 will be illuminated by recreations of 10 planets based on actual NASA imagery. The LA TERRA AL CENTRO DELL'UNIVERSO is a visual spectacle specially commissioned for the Singapore night race with the largest planet hovering at 5-metres tall.
Outdoor visual-theatre maestros Studio Festi will be transforming sections of the circuit park into a spectacular treat for the senses. Exclusive to Zone 1 (Friday and Sunday) is the VENETIAN FESTIVAL, a time-forgotten classical theatre show that involves elaborate props like an inflatable moon and mysterious actors clad in Baroque-era costumes and whimsical masks weaving their way through the crowd.
Exclusive to Bay Grandstand ticketholders in Zone 3 (Friday & Saturday) is a grand installation on the floating platform (Bay Stage) featuring acrobatic ballerinas twirling midair in bird cages, leaping out of a giant water bowl, and suspended gracefully as sea creatures on life-sized hooks and coral branches. Presented by Studio Festi, the OCEAN SYMPHONY is an underwater-themed extravaganza that makes use of water from the bay to create a stunning visual spectacle.
Get down and dirty with kinetic artist BRIAN OLSEN as he puts up an energetic showcase of art in motion, splashing paint onto blank canvas to create life-sized portraits of famous personalities. Zone 1 ticketholders can witness this live on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Marina stage.
DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADES
In addition to an assortment of roving performers from magicians to percussionists and stilt-walkers roaming the circuit park, race-goers can look out for several eclectic world parades. Spoiler Alert: Look out for fireworks (presented by SingTel) lighting up the night sky near selected stages in the circuit park!
Follow crowd gatherers TRANSE EXPRESS as they drum up a procession ala Pied Piper and get lifted onto airborne mobiles. Then watch out for the fire-eating fakir of JAIPUR MAHARAJA BRASS BAND who juggles with knives and walks barefoot on nails before feasting your eyes on the flamboyant girls of SAMBA BRASIL – back by popular demand for the fourth year. If that's not enough, let Pan-African performers FRITITI delight you with their high-energy dances, acrobatic feats, infectious rhythms and stilt-walking stunts.
For the latest entertainment updates and performance schedule, visit www.singaporegp.sg closer to the race. Tickets are available for sale online (www.singaporegp.sg), via the ticketing hotline +65 6738 6738 as well as at all SISTIC outlets.
Last year, Singapore GP's entertainment showcase at the Padang stage was voted "Best Concert" and the race itself was named "Best Global Showcase of Singapore" by CNNGo.
Appendix A: Artistes' biographies
AppendixB: Entertainment stages map
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Singapore, 28 July 2011 – While the overall configuration of the 23-turn, 5.073km Marina Bay Street Circuit will remain unchanged, the organisers of the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX have agreed the following minor track changes with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) ahead of the race on 25th September.
TRACK RESURFACING
In order to maintain optimum track condition, ahead of the race the Singapore Land Transport Authority will resurface Republic Boulevard; the run behind the pits to Turn 5, and Raffles Boulevard between Turns 5 and 7. The track will also be resurfaced at Turn 20, the chicane just prior to the Singapore Flyer at the end of the lap.
The Grand Prix organisers are also discussing the resurfacing of the Pit 'Fast Lane' to correct a small degree of differential settlement which has been noted between the fast and slow lanes in front of the pit garages.
KERB AND BARRIER REALIGNMENT AT TURNS 7 and 14
In response to a request from the FIA, the Turn 7 entry kerb located on Drivers' right will be replaced with a painted divider so that drivers are able to take alternate lines into Turn 7 to avoid bumps and possibly increase opportunities for overtaking.
In addition, street kerbs in the runoff areas of Turn 7 and Turn 14 will be realigned. This will allow for minor realignments in the barriers that will provide approximately 1 to 2m additional runoff distance at the corners, providing a marginal improvement to drivers' safety.
BARRIER REALIGNMENT AT SINGAPORE SLING (TURN 10)
Turn 10 barriers are also being realigned at the request of the FIA to reduce the likelihood of a car that has lost control in the braking zone being launched over the chicane apex kerbs. This change in barrier alignment will not affect cornering speed at Turn 10, but the kerbs will be adjusted to a more gradual curve in order for the drivers to make safer exits from the corner.
REVOLUTIONARY TRACKJET® TRACK CLEANER RETURNS
Following the successful use of the Trackjet® track-cleaning machine last year in removing dust, especially along the Pit Straight which is unused for most parts of the year, and improving the surface grip in key braking and acceleration zones throughout the track, the Trackjet system will be deployed once more this year.
Mounted on a specially adapted truck, the Trackjet travels at 500m per hour and delivers water to the surface at 42,000psi through computer controlled jets to deep-clean and improve the texture of the track surface. Developed in Germany by Weigel Hochdrucktechnik GmbH, the Trackjet is also employed to clean runways at airports around the world.
"Since the first race in 2008, the Marina Bay Street Circuit has consistently exceeded expectations around the world, but there are always things which we can improve" says Colin Syn, Deputy Chairman of Singapore GP Pte Ltd. "The minor modifications discussed with the FIA will ensure that we deliver even better racing for the fans as we look forward to fourth year of the FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX."
NEW CAR TECHNOLOGY AIDS OVERTAKING
In addition to the track changes, two important technical innovations to the cars racing in the 2011 Formula One World Championship are also set to add further to the night race spectacle. All the leading cars this season are employing KERS, Kinetic Energy Recovery System, a hybrid technology device that stores energy created by the car's braking process and allows it to be turned into power at the press of a button to boost acceleration.
In addition 2011 has seen the debut of the DRS (Drag Reduction System) rear wing which has significantly increased the number of overtaking moves on track this season. DRS allows drivers to reduce drag and gain extra speed on the straight, but the system's availability is electronically governed and can only be activated to aid overtaking during the race, when it can only be activated when a driver is less than one second behind another car at a pre-determined section points on the track.
The FIA will formally announce the approved 'DRS zones' shortly before the race.
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Singapore, 06 June 2011 – Singapore GP has released single-day Zone 4 Walkabout and wheelchair tickets for the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX with prices starting from S$38. Now that the early bird phase is over, tickets will be sold at the regular price from 19 May until race week.
Robust sales throughout the 77-day early bird phase that started on 3 March 2011 saw 47% of Grandstand tickets taken up and 50% of 3-Day Walkabout (Zone 4 and Premier) tickets sold.
"We had targeted to sell one third of the Grandstand and Walkabout inventory during the early bird phase, and we're delighted to have exceeded the target," said Michael Roche, Executive Director, Singapore GP. "With over 110 days to go and seeing such a great start, we are looking forward to another sell-out crowd this year based on past selling trends."
All ticketholders including Zone 4 patrons will be able to access the largest entertainment stage at the Padang featuring a world-class entertainment lineup over three days. Linkin Park has been confirmed as the headlining act on race day, 25 September 2011. Full details of the complete S$5 million entertainment line-up and day-to-day performance schedule will be announced in the coming months.
Zone 4 Walkabout patrons have the added benefit of watching the race action up-close from numerous bleachers at prime trackside viewing locations in the Padang vicinity. Zone 4 Walkabout tickets are priced at S$38 (Friday), S$118 (Saturday), and S$148 (Sunday). Zone 4 Empress Place wheelchair tickets are available for purchase in pairs at S$38 (Friday), S$58 (Saturday), and S$138 (Sunday) each.
This year's group booking scheme for the three largest grandstands – Bay, Padang and Pit – offers savings of up to 8% for fans who purchase four or more tickets in one booking. To enjoy greater savings, fans can pool together a group of eight or more and enjoy up to 15% off. Across all other grandstand categories, ticket prices have been lowered or remain the same as last year.
Hospitality sales are stronger than last year with Paddock Club, Green Room, Sky and Club Suites sold or close to sell-out in many locations. More figures will be available shortly.
2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX tickets are available for sale online (www.singaporegp.sg), via the ticketing hotline +65 6738 6738 as well as at all SISTIC outlets.
Click here for a complete list of ticket prices.
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Singapore, 12 May 2011 – Following the success of last year's Asia's Biggest F1™ Fan, Singapore GP is upping the stakes for the popular contest and rebranding it the World's Biggest F1™ Fan for a global audience. The 2011 edition includes two play-to-win challenges instead of just one quiz component, hosted on a refreshed interactive platform boasting stunning info-graphics of the night race. In a departure from last year, both contests will not be limited to participation within Asia but open to the rest of the world.
Fans have double the chance to win attractive prizes such as a trip for two to the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX worth over US$10,000 and exclusive Singapore GP race merchandise valued at up to US$600.
1st Challenge: Are You The World's Biggest F1™ Fan?
Back for a second season with bolder graphics and enhanced gameplay, this interactive challenge involves a race against time to complete 23 questions – same number of turns at the Singapore circuit – related to the sport's history, rules and trivia on race teams and drivers (25% of the questions are based on the Singapore Grand Prix).
Players have to answer all 23 questions in six minutes or less, and the 23 highest scorers will proceed to a final elimination round on 23 August 2011 to vie for the title of the World's Biggest F1™ Fan.
One winner will walk away with over US$10,000 worth of prizes including a pair of Green Room hospitality suite tickets valued at US$6,167, a 5D4N hotel stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore worth US$4,058, a pair of exclusive passes to the Drivers' Autograph Session during the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX race week, and round trip economy airfare for two.
"What distinguishes Formula One from other premier sporting events is its historically rich legacy and ability to stay innovative, relevant and exciting with every season," said Colin Syn, Deputy Chairman, Singapore GP. "We hope to follow the same footprint by taking the Asian edition of Biggest F1™ Fan global this year. It's a great way to reward the most ardent F1 fan and at the same time, highlight the many unique points about our night race!"
Last year's winner of the Asia's Biggest F1™ Fan contest, Derek Chan*, walked away with over US$8,000 worth of prizes including a pair of Green Room tickets, a 5D4N hotel stay, exclusive merchandise, and a pair of passes to the Drivers' Autograph Session.
Read about last year's Asia's Biggest F1™ Fan champion.
2nd Challenge: What Makes The Singapore Grand Prix Special For You?
Running parallel to the World's Biggest F1™ Fan game is a contest that calls upon fans to share a personal anecdote on what makes the Singapore Grand Prix special for them. The challenge is to write it in no more than 61 characters which is the same number of laps the drivers are required to complete at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Participants who submit the top three best entries will win an exclusive goodie bag packed with limited edition Singapore GP merchandise valued at US$200, US$400, US$600 respectively. The contest closes on 27 November, 2011.
To take part in both challenges, visit www.singaporegp.sg or www.biggestf1fan.com.
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Singapore, 28 April 2011 – Due to popular demand, Singapore GP has extended the early bird sale phase for purchase of 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX tickets.
Fans can continue to enjoy early bird ticket prices until 18 May 2011 and save up to 17% with the Republic, Esplanade Waterfront, Padang and Bay Grandstands offering the best deals.
Under the Group Booking Special, fans who purchase four or more tickets in one booking can enjoy savings of up to 10%, and up to 16% with a group purchase of at least eight tickets.
By combining early bird discounts with the Group Booking Special, fans can enjoy up to 30% off a regular priced individual ticket in the three largest grandstands – Bay, Padang and Pit.
This early bird promotion will end at the onset of the regular phase on 19 May 2011, 0900hrs (GMT+8).
Tickets are available for sale online (www.singaporegp.sg), via the ticketing hotline +65 6738 6738 as well as all SISTIC outlets.
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Singapore, 19 April 2011 – Race promoter Singapore GP confirmed today the integration of the Singapore Flyer into Zones 1 and 2 of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, allowing Zone 1 and Premier Walkabout ticket-holders complete access to the Singapore Flyer grounds during the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX.
Located between the last two turns (22-23) of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, the Singapore Flyer offers several vantage points of the Pit Building and starting grid, some 165 meters above the track.
This is the second time that Singapore GP is partnering Singapore Flyer to allow Pit Straight, Turn 1, Turn 2 and Republic (Turn 3) grandstand and hospitality suite ticketholders as well as Formula One Paddock Club and Premier Walkabout spectators unlimited rides (subject to capacity) on the giant observation wheel. Dedicated express boarding lanes will be catered exclusively for Paddock Club and hospitality suite guests.
As an added treat, spectators can view up-close the support race cars lined up at the support paddock within the Singapore Flyer premises and enjoy a myriad of shopping and dining experiences at the Singapore Flyer, including the recently launched Singapore Food Trail, a unique dining concept that evokes the nostalgic feel and charm of the lion city in the 1960s.
As part of the integrated layout*, the Double Helix Bridge within Zone 2 offers a panoramic view of the city skyline and selected sections of the track. All Zone 1 and Premier Walkabout ticket-holders will be able to enjoy exclusive access through a gate installed on the 280-meter long pedestrian bridge, linking the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort to the Circuit Park.
All Zone 1 ticket-holders including Premier Walkabout patrons will also enjoy access to the Padang main entertainment stage within Zone 4 where multi award-winning band Linkin Park will be performing on race day, 25 September 2011. Full details of the complete S$5 million entertainment line-up will be announced in the coming months.
Early-bird tickets are now available for sale online (www.singaporegp.sg), via the ticketing hotline +65 6738 6738 as well as all SISTIC outlets.
* Click here for the 2011 Circuit Park map
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Singapore, 1 March 2011 – 65,000 general admission tickets for the 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX will be released for sale on 3 March 2011, 0900hrs (GMT+8). Race Promoter Singapore GP has introduced a number of new ticketing initiatives for the event, which will be held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit from 23 to 25 September.
”Building on the success of 2010’s sell-out, we have again reviewed all ticket prices to ensure they offer not only great value but also an unforgettable experience. In addition to our usual popular early bird ticket prices, we are delighted to offer race-goers a Group Booking Special so that patrons who buy in bulk can benefit from greater savings,” said Mr. Michael Roche, Executive Director, Singapore GP Pte Ltd.
Increased discounts for early bird grandstand buyers, offering up to a 17% saving on regular priced tickets
The tickets will be priced differently across two phases: Early Bird (3 March to 8 May) and Regular (9 May to race week).
The early birdphase offers fans savings of up to 17% with the Republic, Esplanade Waterfront, Padang and Bay Grandstands offering the best deals.
Introduction of Group Booking Special, offering greater savings for fans who pool four or more friends and family into one booking
A new group booking scheme for the three largest grandstands – the Bay, Padang and Pit Grandstands – is being introduced for 2011. This is in response to feedback from fans who have requested for special packages for groups of family and friends.
The Group Booking Special offers savings of up to 10% for fans who purchase four or more tickets in one booking. For greater savings, fans can put together a group of eight or more and enjoy up to 16% off.
By combining the early-bird discounts with the Group Booking Special, fans can enjoy up to 30% off a regular priced individual ticket in selected grandstands. For example, fans who purchase eight Bay Grandstand tickets during the early bird phase will pay S$208 each, instead of S$298 at regular single ticket pricing. The Group Booking Special is applicable for the first 40% of the relevant grandstands' inventory and is available via the official Singapore GP website, ticketing hotline and all SISTIC outlets.
Stamford Grandstand price lowered for 2011 The Stamford Grandstand has been lowered by S$200 in order to achieve optimal commonality of pricing amongst the grandstands in Zone 4. Spectators at the Stamford Grandstand enjoy close proximity to the main entertainment stage in the Padang. New wheelchair accessible platform in Zone 1 To further benefit patrons with limited mobility, an additional wheelchair accessible platform will be constructed at Zone 1 this year. |
Single-day walkabout and single-day Zone 4 wheelchair accessible platform tickets to be released at the onset of the regular phase
As with previous years, single-day Zone 4 Walkabout tickets that offer access to the largest entertainment stage at the Padang as well as the Esplanade stages will be released at the onset of the regular phase on 9 May. Single-day Zone 4 wheelchair tickets will also be released during the regular phase.
Linkin Park set to be the headlining act on race day Multi award-winning band Linkin Park has been confirmed as the headlining act on race day, 25 September 2011 at the Padang main stage. Full details of the complete S$5 million entertainment line-up will be announced in the coming months. "We've had very positive feedback from our enhanced entertainment programme in 2010 and our announcement of Linkin Park is just the start of another stellar line-up of artistes for 2011. All tickets offer incredible value for money with world-class entertainment, all included in the price of the one ticket," added Mr. Roche. |
Tickets will be available for sale online (www.singaporegp.sg), via the ticketing hotline +65 6738 6738 as well as all SISTIC outlets from 3 March 2011, 0900hours (GMT +8 hours).
2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX TICKET PRICES | ||||
GRANDSTANDS (THREE-DAY PASSES) | TICKET PRICES (SGD) | |||
EARLY BIRD (03 Mar– 08 May) | REGULAR (09 May to Race week) | |||
PIT GRANDSTAND | $1,088 | $1,288 | ||
Group Booking Special | Group Booking Special | |||
Min. 4 Tix | $988 each | Min. 4 Tix | $1188 each | |
Min. 8 Tix | $918 each | Min. 8 Tix | $1088 each | |
TURN 1 GRANDSTAND | $1,088 | $1,288 | ||
TURN 2 GRANDSTAND | $1,088 | $1,288 | ||
REPUBLIC GRANDSTAND | $988 | $1,188 | ||
STAMFORD GRANDSTAND | $598 | $698 | ||
CONNAUGHT GRANDSTAND | $598 | $698 | ||
ESPLANADE WATERFRONT GRANDSTAND | $498 | $598 | ||
PADANG GRANDSTAND | $498 | $598 | ||
Group Booking Special | Group Booking Special | |||
Min. 4 Tix | $448 each | Min. 4 Tix | $548 each | |
Min. 8 Tix | $428 each | Min. 8 Tix | $508 each | |
BAY GRANDSTAND | $248 | $298 | ||
Group Booking Special | Group Booking Special | |||
Min. 4 Tix | $228 each | Min. 4 Tix | $278 each | |
Min. 8 Tix | $208 each | Min. 8 Tix | $258 each | |
WALKABOUTS (THREE-DAY PASSES) | ||||
PREMIER WALKABOUT | $398 | $448 | ||
ZONE 4 WALKABOUT | $178 | $198 | ||
WALKABOUT - FRIDAY | N.A | $38 | ||
WALKABOUT - SATURDAY | N.A | $118 | ||
WALKABOUT - SUNDAY | N.A | $148 |
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Singapore, 1 March 2011 - The 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX is proud to announce LINKIN PARK as the headlining band on Race Day, September 25th on the Padang Main Stage in Zone 4.
Grammy-award-winning LINKIN PARK have sold over 50 million albums worldwide since their debut album, Hybrid Theory was released in 1996. Their latest release, A Thousand Suns, debuted at the top of Billboard's Top 200 album chart and has produced two #1 singles. A Thousand Suns marks the 3rd consecutive Linkin Park album to reach number one. Produced by Rick Rubin and Linkin Park co-lead vocalist, Mike Shinoda, the album has been described as a psychedelic journey that explores the conflict between technology and humanity.
For the past six months, LINKIN PARK have been on the road in support of their A Thousand Suns World Tour. Before coming to Singapore in September, they will also headline the Download and iTunes Festivals in England.
LINKIN PARK’s live show is a transformative multi-media experience, with visual technology that befits the power of the music. The band was voted ‘Best Live Act’ at the 2010 MTV European Music Awards. The setlist will combine the biggest hits of the band’s career, as well as new material from A Thousand Suns.
With more acts to be announced, fans can look forward to a global sporting event that offers spectacular Formula One race action and the world’s best entertainment, all for the price of one ticket.
Tickets will be available for sale online (www.singaporegp.sg), via the ticketing hotline +65 6738 6738 as well as all SISTIC outlets from 3 March 2011, 0900hours (GMT +8 hours). Please visit www.singaporegp.sg for a complete list of ticket prices.
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17 January 2011 – Motoring enthusiasts will have the chance to participate as a volunteer race official in this year's Singtel Singapore Grand Prix. Race promoter Singapore GP will be opening registration to the public from 17 January, 8am, to 27 February 2011. Interested candidates may register via the website https://raceofficials.singaporegp.sg.
A total of 950 positions are available this year. While Singapore GP expects a retention rate of over 80% from previous years' race officials, there are still many roles available for the fresh intake of recruits. These include observers, track marshals, flag marshals and fire marshals.
In addition to receiving specialist hands-on training in fire safety and track recovery, selected senior officials will be given attachment opportunities at overseas circuits to gain practical experience. This year, selected senior officials will be sent to Adelaide, Melbourne and Darwin in Australia as well as Sepang, Malaysia for training attachments.
"The Singtel Singapore Grand Prix has one of the most enthusiastic and dedicated group of race officials who have exceeded expectations at our night race and performed exceptionally well at overseas circuits," said Colin Syn, Deputy Chairman, Singapore GP Pte Ltd. "We're looking forward to welcoming our marshals who will get to learn from the very best, acquire new skills in the process and gain a sense of accomplishment by being part of this prestigious motorsport event."
Despite having three years of race experience, Singapore GP is continually looking at ways to improve the operational efficiency. "Last year, we sent 17 officials for a gruelling 11-day training course to be certified as Manitou Operators," said Gabriel Tan, Clerk-of-the-Course, Singapore GP Pte Ltd. "They helped us tremendously during last year's race where we achieved track time recovery records in two instances."
The efforts were recognised by Charlie Whiting, FIA Formula One Race Director who commented, "The Singapore Race Officials did an excellent job in 2010, and it was clear that their intensive training program paid off handsomely."
Trainee race officials can expect to attend approximately seven days of theory and practical training, conducted over weekends. The first module which covers safety aspects, Formula One protocols and basic track and flag signals, will commence in April 2011. As part of the marshals' hands-on training, they will get to perform recovery and extrication exercises on a Formula BMW car.
Interested participants will need to be 18 and above as of 1 January 2011, physically fit, fluent in written and spoken English, commit to all scheduled training sessions and participate in all four days of the race (22 to 25 September). For the full list of prerequisites, please refer to the official recruitment website https://raceofficials.singaporegp.sg.