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.
Join ScuderiaFans.com to keep up to date with the latest results, live timings, news and most important updates from the Marina Bay Street Circuit, as the final practice session for the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix is about to get underway in Marina Bay, ahead of the qualifying session which takes place later today in Singapore. Scuderia Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc will hit the track behind the wheel of the Maranello team’s F1-75 challenger for the final preparations and evaluations ahead of a busy afternoon as Ferrari will try to challenge Red Bull for pole:
The 5.063km Marina Bay Circuit is one of the most physically demanding on the Formula 1 calendar, its bumpy street surface coupled with humid conditions giving the drivers plenty to think about, while porpoising may be an issue here. 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 Formula 1 calendar, including Turn 18, which actually sees the drivers pass underneath a grandstand.
Follow the Formula 1 live timings, results and Watchalong from the third free practice session for the 2022 Singapore GP:
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