F1 Singapore

2022 - 8 - 28

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F1 Singapore Grand Prix to see biggest turnout since 2008, tickets ... (CNA)

The Formula 1 Grand Prix is set to make a strong comeback and shows that Singapore is ready to host world-class events after the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

we have to make sure that the event's quality and the experience that the racegoers have is preserved." "The hotels are gearing up, the hotel managers (and) GMs I have spoken to are very positive about the Formula 1 this year. "We will make sure that the Singapore race does its best ... is a function of both the capacity that the organisers are able to make available and ... He noted that there is a GP roving truck with race simulators which has been to about 17 locations, including community centres and schools. The ticket sales have been very strong," Mr Iswaran told reporters at an F1-themed community event at West Coast, where he is a Member of Parliament.

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F1 attendance this year set to exceed 2019's in strong comeback for ... (The Straits Times)

Transport Minister S. Iswaran looking at a display of Mighty AllStars vinyl collectibles at the West Coast Swing & Race On Festival yesterday.

Mr Iswaran said: “We’ve also seen the broader ecosystem mobilise, as always, in support of the event. and this year is no exception.” He was speaking to reporters at a National Day event for residents of West Coast GRC. He said: “The objective is to bring the buzz, excitement and the experience of F1 to all parts of Singapore, including our heartland. [announced in January a new seven-year deal to continue hosting the F1 race here.](https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/formula-one/formula-one-singapore-renews-deal-until-2028-this-years-night-race-on-oct-2) [drew a three-day total of 268,000 spectators](https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/formula-one/formula-one-second-highest-total-of-268000-fans-attend-this-years-singapore-grand), the second-highest after the 300,000 who attended the inaugural race in 2008.

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F1 attendance this year set to exceed 2019's in strong comeback for ... (The Star Online)

This year's Formula One Singapore Grand Prix, returning after a pandemic-induced two-year break, is set to see its highest attendance since the race began ...

Iswaran said: “We’ve also seen the broader ecosystem mobilise, as always, in support of the event. and this year is no exception.” He was speaking to reporters at a National Day event for residents of West Coast GRC. He said: “The objective is to bring the buzz, excitement and the experience of F1 to all parts of Singapore, including our heartland. The Singapore Tourism Board has said the number of events timed to coincide with the F1 race is similar to pre-Covid-19 levels, with close to 90,000 delegates expected to attend them. The race was last staged in 2019, and drew a three-day total of 268,000 spectators, the second-highest after the 300,000 who attended the inaugural race in 2008.

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