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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 5.073km 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. With 23 corners, they are working the wheel a lot, too, around the high-speed lap – the physical stress causing them to lose as much as 3kg over the course of a race. The circuit also boasts some of the most unique features of any track on the F1 calendar, including Turn 18, which actually sees the drivers pass underneath a grandstand.

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.

Can we have a poll on that?
*crash in Free Practice
*mistake in QLF
*bad traffic management in QLF
*mistake at the start
*bad strategy
*all of the above

Can't wait to see how Ferrari and Vettel will fuck this one up again.

Can't wait to see how Ferrari and Vettel will fuck this one up again.

But well we're at Singapore, and passing here is nothing like blowing past in a straight, so I admit it will be more fun than usual. It would be just Hamilton passing the field though - Vettel would've been long crashed in one of the walls.

But well we're at Singapore, and passing here is nothing like blowing past in a straight, so I admit it will be more fun than usual. It would be just Hamilton passing the field though - Vettel would've been long crashed in one of the walls.

Massa's pass on the bridge is one of my favourite pieces of opportunism I have ever seen.

Thing I learned today - Renault chose for Nelsinho to crash where he did in 08 specifically because there were no cranes there, so any crash there would automatically bring out the safety car

And there was me thinking he just decided to stick it in the wall anywhere. Clever