Singapore F1 Grand Prix Weekend Break

There are nineteen Formula1 events in each season, but not all of them offer the same experience. They all might offer the glitz and glamour and maybe the racing experience, but outside of that things can be very different. One Formula1 destination that offer that difference or should I say stand out is the Singapore Grand Prix.

Located at the bottom of Malaysia, Singapore is made up of a cluster of small islands, together Singapore is less than half the size of Greater London. Because of the size of the county, it is a plus for visiting and a selling point for those want to experience Formula1 in a foreign country.

The races are held in the city centre, with the track maundering around Marina Bay, past the city’s hotels, theatres and shops. This lends itself to endless amount of shopping and adds to the complexity of choosing the right hotel, because you might need one that will allow you to see the drivers from the comfort of your room.

Another thing about the Singapore GP is: the races are held in the night (F1’s first place for racing in the night) leaving the day free for you to do something else. There are plenty of trendy places to eat with a mixture of Chinese, Indonesian, Malay, Indian and a light dusting of colonialism to choose from.

To pass the day before the night race/practice sessions you can visit some of Singapore world renown art centres such as Singapore Art Museum (SAM) and Asian Civilizations Museum with a collection of ancient Asian art and artefacts from India, Middle East, China and Southeast Asia. Located on the Bay is Esplande – Theatres On The Bay, Singapore’s version of Lincoln Center showcases Western and Asian music, drama, dance and comedy along with Southeast Asia’s largest art Library.

Why not fly there in style on the new Airbus A380 – the world’s biggest passenger jet.  You have to option of three classes: first class private with full size beds and desks, business with seats that fold flat, and economy with the usual.