Singapore F1 - The first night race

Tonight, Singapore will write history in the long tradition of Formula1. As many other people we had not managed to get tickets for the event. Passes were going for over 6000SGD right before we went to Japan, so we had accepted the fact that we would only be able to smell the oil and hear the noise from our balcony, and watch the race on TV instead.


How sweet was the email from the INSEAD alumni club 2 days ago, that we could get a race-day pass for a very reasonable price and a discount!!! So first thing we did after getting back from Tokyo: we booked 2 Sunday walkabout tickets with VIP entry to the F1 bubble party at the Singapore Flyer, and a boatride from Clarke Quay to get us there. With the walkabout tickets we will be able to walk all around the track and find the best spots to check out the action. We are so excited!

Singapore has done an amazing job at organizing the event. Apart from most taxi drivers who are less thrilled about the “street circuit” concept, I think that everybody else loves it. The downside to me is that there still is no permanent circuit in Singapore… Sepang in KL is too far a ride for frequent trackside action. Maybe we should have this street circuit thingy open for public every other month or so? just a thought... For the rest, Monaco in Asia is extremely cool, and the event reminds me of the unforgettable GP trip to Monaco a few years ago together with Dan.

At 1300h, just a few minutes ago, the track opened. When I look out of the window, I only see a nice Mercedes pace-car doing relaxed laps around the track, but no other action. We plan to head towards the circuit at around 1500h to see the Aston Martin Asia cup, the BMW challenge and the Porsche cup. Next we will enjoy the great food at one of the many hawker stands around the track and by then we will be ready for the night race! After that, there is a great score of DJs in town to help us finish the night in true F1 style ☺