The 2024 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is set to unfold over 62 laps of the 4.94-kilometre Marina Bay Street Circuit. Known for its challenging layout and dramatic night-time setting, the Marina Bay Street Circuit winds through the heart of Singapore, featuring a combination of tight corners, fast straights, and several heavy braking zones. The circuit, lit by thousands of floodlights, provides a spectacular backdrop against the city’s skyline, making it one of the most visually stunning and demanding tracks on the F1 calendar.
The Singapore Grand Prix is renowned for its unique atmosphere and grueling conditions. The race often sees high humidity and temperatures that test the endurance of both drivers and their machinery. Since its inception in 2008, the Singapore GP has delivered memorable moments, from dramatic crashes to strategic masterstrokes, thanks to its combination of slow-speed corners and short straights which demand precision and concentration from the drivers.
Unlike some of the recent additions to the calendar that feature the Sprint format, the Singapore Grand Prix weekend will adhere to the traditional format, consisting of three practice sessions, qualifying, and the main race on Sunday. This format allows teams to fine-tune their setups and strategies over three days, ensuring they are fully prepared for the rigors of the race.
The schedule for the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix weekend begins on Friday, September 20, with two practice sessions, giving teams the initial opportunity to gather data and adjust their cars to the circuit’s demands, providing a crucial window for teams to run in conditions similar to those expected during the race.
FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2024
FRIDAY 20th SEPTEMBER | Local time | |
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Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | Practice Session | 14:10 – 14:55 |
F1 Academy | Practice Session | 15:20 – 15:50 |
FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 16:00 – 17:00 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 16:00 – 17:10 |
FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 17:30 – 18:30 |
F1 Academy | Qualifying Session | 19:00 – 19:30 |
Formula 1 | Teams’ Press Conference | 19:30 – 20:30 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 19:40 – 20:40 |
FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION | 21:00 – 22:00 |
SATURDAY 21st SEPTEMBER | ||
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Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | Qualifying Session | 13:50 – 14:20 |
F1 Academy | First Race (12 laps, Max 25 Mins +1 Lap) | 15:05 – 15:35 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | First Race (12 Laps or 30 Mins) | 16:10 – 16:45 |
Formula 1 | Team Pit Stop Practice | 16:50 – 17:20 |
FORMULA 1 | THIRD PRACTICE SESSION | 17:30 – 18:30 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 18:40 – 20:30 |
FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 21:00 – 22:00 |
Formula 1 | Press Conference | 22:00 – 23:00 |
F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Champions Club Trophy Photo & Grid Walk | 22:45 – 23:45 |
SUNDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER | ||
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F1 Academy | Second Race (12 Laps, Max 25 Mins +1 Lap) | 15:35 – 16:05 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | Second Race (12 Laps or 30 Mins) | 16:40 – 17:15 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 17:25 – 18:55 |
Formula 1 | Drivers’ Parade | 18:00 – 18:30 |
Formula 1 | National Anthem | 19:44 – 19:46 |
FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (62 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 20:00 – 22:00 |
Note – Singapore is 8 hours ahead of UTC. Timetable subject to change.
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