2017 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix

LucasWheldon · PostPosted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 4:10 pm

2017 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX

Marina Bay Street Circuit

f1.com wrote:

In 2008 Singapore had the honour of hosting the first night-time event in Formula One history. The inaugural Singapore Grand Prix proved a huge hit, staged on a new street circuit, with the city's famous skyline providing a truly spectacular backdrop.

The race was announced in May 2007 following the agreement of a five-year deal between Formula One Management CEO Bernie Ecclestone, Singapore entrepreneur Mr Ong Beng Seng, and the Singapore Tourism Board.It instantly established itself as one of the most dramatic and atmospheric races on the calendar. The timing of the event also means it can be broadcast at a convenient time for European television audiences as well as thrilling local fans.

Using public roads around the Marina Bay area, the circuit utilises powerful lighting systems to replicate daylight conditions and the most stringent safety protocols ensure driver and spectator safety.

Grandstand seating and hospitality areas lining the track can accommodate more than 80,000 spectators, while a permanent pit area with deluxe paddock facilities is located adjacent to the Singapore Flyer complex.

The event is more than just a motor race. "We envision it to be a national festival, and one that presents many opportunities for participation for everyone, both visitors and Singaporeans alike," said Singapore's Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Mr S Iswaran.

Season Standings

Last year's race

Despite a strong run late in the race with fresh tires, Daniel Ricciardo failed to catch Nico Rosberg to win

Timetables
all times are local

Friday 15 September – Sunday 17 September 2017

Practice 1 Friday 16:30 – 18:00
Practice 2 Friday 20:30 – 22:00
Practice 3 Satrday 18:00 – 19:00
Qualifying Saturday 21:00 – 22:00
Race Sunday 20:00 – 22:00

Support races timetable
all times are local

Friday September 15

Ferrari Challenge Practice Session 14:15 - 14:45
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Practice Session 15:15 - 15:45
Ferrari Challenge Qualifying Session 19:15 - 19:45

Saturday September 16

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Qualifying Session 15:15 - 15:45
Ferrari Challenge First Race (10 Laps or 25 Mins) 16:40 - 17:10
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia First Race (12 Laps or 30 Mins) 19:20 - 19:55

Sunday September 17

Ferrari Challenge Second Race (10 Laps or 25 Mins) 15:15 - 15:45
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Second Race (12 Laps or 30 Mins) 16:30 - 17:05

the longest race of the season

Fabs · PostPosted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:59 pm

Are you starting every thread now?

LucasWheldon · PostPosted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 8:26 pm

I've been doing for 2 years now I guess

only japanese and brazilian gp are started by others

mclaren2008 · PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 12:02 am

I'll be there woo :flag:

Justin Time · PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:16 am

mclaren2008 wrote:

I'll be there woo :flag:

Nice! Do you already know which grand stand?

mclaren2008 · PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:47 am

I took the cheapest one, its so expensive for some of them :8:

Justin Time · PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 3:05 pm

mclaren2008 wrote:

I took the cheapest one, its so expensive for some of them :8:

So it's general admission? I hope you have a lot of fun

LucasWheldon · PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 3:24 pm

must be nice watching that one from the stands, no sun, unlikely to rain. the race is the longest

Vassago · PostPosted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:24 pm

Random trivia - Nico Hulkenberg is set to become the sole record-holder for most GP starts without a podium. Currently he and Adrian Sutil share this honor at 128 GPs each

Karan · PostPosted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 8:43 pm

LucasWheldon wrote:

must be nice watching that one from the stands, no sun, unlikely to rain. the race is the longest

Singapore does seem like the GP itself would be good value for money. Accommodations would be a bitch though. I have a friend who works at the Fullerton hotel and always telling me about the monstrously high rates hotels charge every year.

For anyone visiting the GP, what do they do for the Thursday driver autograph session? Is it a stampede in the pitlane like at European circuits? I went to it at Monza this year and it was horrendous. 4 hour line up and then a complete stampede in the pitlane. Still managed to snag Massa and Vettel's autograph but thought I'd have my arm ripped off or my spleen punctured by rabid Ferrari fans. Surely Singapore has a better system in place?

codename_47 · PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 1:18 am

Congratulations Sebastian Vettel winner of the 2017 Singapore Grand Prix

Soul Reaver · PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 6:25 am

Raikkonen will do it!

StefMeister · PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 11:32 am

180 degree rotating OnBoard camera is back.
https://vid.me/CU12c

Also seemed like Ferrari were testing the latest version of the Halo with a thinner central strut & more aerodynamic shape.

Fabs · PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 12:08 pm

codename_47 wrote:

Congratulations Sebastian Vettel winner of the 2017 Singapore Grand Prix

lmao

Gaara · PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 2:17 pm

Verstappen and Vettel have both tagged the same barrier, VSC to pick up the advertising board after Vettel knocked it down.

Soul Reaver · PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 2:21 pm

This P2 is good stuff, much more enjoyable than Q and race. Great to chill and lots of mistakes. With the proper time to appreciate the replays.

Gaara · PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 3:02 pm

That probably looked closer then it actually was.

mclaren2008 · PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 3:50 pm

As expected a new deal has been announced. 4 years.

LucasWheldon · PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 4:04 pm

so no rain again?

Fabs · PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 5:52 pm

Fabs wrote:

codename_47 wrote:

Congratulations Sebastian Vettel winner of the 2017 Singapore Grand Prix

lmao

More like congratulations Lewis Hamilton winner of the 2017 drivers' championship.

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