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Singapore Grand Prix – Marina Bay Street Circuit

History

The Marina Bay GP in Singapore has been back on the F1 calendar since 2008. This was also the first edition where a Formula 1 night race took place. Since then, various changes have been made to the circuit layout, such as re-profiling corners, removing/modifying chicanes, etc. The Singapore Grand Prix is, after Qatar, one of the toughest races for the drivers. This is all due to the high humidity, heat, the large number of corners, and the limited run-off areas (not surprising for a street race). Because of the lack of space, driver mistakes are quickly punished. Every year, the safety car has been deployed at least once.

King of Singapore

Sebastian Vettel is often referred to as the King of Singapore. He is the only driver to have won the Marina Bay Grand Prix an impressive 5 times. Vettel took 3 consecutive victories with Red Bull in 2011, 2012, and 2013. With Ferrari, he added 2 more wins in 2015 and 2019.

Most wins

Sebastian Vettel: 5
Lewis Hamilton: 4
Fernando Alonso: 2


Journey Through Singapore

The Historical Highlights

1965 – Independence

On August 9, 1965, Singapore became independent after being expelled from the federation of Malaysia due to political tensions. Under Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, the uncertain future grew into a success story. With a strong emphasis on education, discipline, and economic development, Singapore transformed within a few decades into a prosperous nation-state.

1972 – Founding of Singapore Airlines

The airline was founded in 1946 under the name Malayan Airways Limited. After Singapore’s independence in 1965, it continued as Malaysia-Singapore Airlines. In 1972, the partners decided to part ways, which ultimately led to the birth of Singapore Airlines.

1981 – Official Opening of Changi International Airport

Even before its official opening in 1981, Changi Airport had already achieved several world firsts. For example, the airport pioneered the concept of airport gardens and was the first in the world to offer transit passengers free local phone calls. On June 30, 1981, the then Paya Lebar Airport was relocated to Changi, where the new Changi International Airport was officially opened.

1994 – Singapore Becomes Part of the ‘Asian Tigers’

The group originally consisted of Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan. In 1994, Singapore was also recognized as one of the Asian Tigers. This nickname refers to the strength, speed, and dominance of the tiger and was given to countries that experienced impressive economic growth during the 1980s and 1990s, resulting in full employment and low inflation.

2010 – Opening of Marina Bay Sands

Even before its official opening, a preview event was held at the end of April 2010. Visitors were granted access only to the casino, the convention center, part of the shopping mall, and a small section of the hotel. The official opening followed on June 23, 2010, celebrated with a two-day program.

2015 – Passing of First Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew

At the age of 91, Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first Prime Minister, passed away. According to former U.S. President Obama, he was a giant of world history and one of Asia’s greatest strategic thinkers. Thanks to his vision, Singapore grew into one of the world’s most prosperous nations.

2025 – 60 Years of Independence

This year, Singapore celebrates its 60th independence anniversary. After independence in 1965, the early years were filled with uncertainty about the future, but in the following decades, the country developed into a strong and prosperous economy. To mark this special milestone, the government is organizing a wide range of festive and meaningful events across the country from January through December 2025.