Singapore Circuit and What We Can Expect

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 While many drivers have been enjoying their two week break from racing, all of them have been gearing up for the most physically demanding race of the season. The Marina Bay Circuit first popped up on the F1 calendar in 2008 and was the first night-time race in F1 history. This street circuit is exceptionally difficult due to its 19 turns, many being tight turns, and the unforgiving weather. The race this year will be 62 laps and the circuit length is yet to be calculated, according to the Formula 1 website.

Photo from official Singapore Grand Prix website

The Marina Bay Circuit was revised this year, reducing the track to 19 corners from 23. That doesn’t mean that it’ll be any easier. The drivers are still constantly working the steering wheel and dealing with the G-forces around all the corners. To add to that, Singapore is just 94.43 miles (151.97 km) away from the equator resulting in the weather always being hot and very humid. Frequent rainfall happens which can cause another layer of difficulty for the drivers. Due to all these factors, drivers can lose up to 6.6lbs (3kg) during the race.

Marina Bay Street Circuit Wikipedia Page


Because the Singapore Grand Prix is unlike other races, drivers have to train differently to prepare for the weekend. On some driver’s instagrams, fans are able to get a glimpse of what training for the Singapore Grand Prix looks like and most of the time it involves the drivers training in a sauna. A week ago, Logan Sargeant posted about a heated room session. In past years, drivers like Carlos Sainz, Checo Perez, Valtteri Bottas and more have posted training sessions such as biking and lifting weights in steamy rooms.


Logan Sargeant on Instagram

Since this race is so strenuous, the Singapore Grand Prix has had at least one safety car in every race since it was added to the calendar. Back in 2018, Kevin Magnussen set the fastest lap record of 1:41.905, but because the track has been revised with fewer corners, this year will be different with times.


 Photographer: Lionel Ng / Motorsport Images 

Singapore Grand Prix 2022


According to The Weather Channel, it’s going to be a hot and wet weekend. Friday will be 90°F with a 40% chance of rain and 69% humidity. Saturday will be 88°F with a 50% chance of rain and 71% humidity. Sunday, race day, will be 88° with a 24% chance of rain and 73% humidity. 




written by Emily Hodge, edited by Randi May

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