Sep 2012
The reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel scored his
second successive Marina Bay victory in a nail-biting race that
delivered the winner after just 59 laps as it had gone beyond the two-
hour time limit, a first in the country’s history.
May 2012
The 2011 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX is
crowned 'Best Sport Event of the Year (International)' at the Singapore
Sports Awards.
Sep 2011
One point is all that separates Sebastian Vettel from his
second successive Drivers' World Championship after he claimed his
first victory on Singapore's Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Dec 2010
The LG Live at 2010 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND
PRIX was voted "Best Concert" and the race itself was voted "Best Global
Showcase of Singapore" by lifestyle portal CNNGo.
Sept 2010
Fernando Alonso dominates the Marina Bay Street Circuit in his Ferrari, taking victory for the second time.
July 2010
The 5.073km track was resurfaced to reduce the bumpiness
between Turns 3 and 7 as well as at Turns 14 and 19. The pit lane,
which has been lowered by 1cm since 2009, was also resurfaced. The kerbs
at the Singapore Sling (Turn 10) were adjusted to a more gradual curve
to enable drivers to make safer exits from the chicane.
Sep 2009
Lewis Hamilton wins the 2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX in his McLaren.
Apr 2009
The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and Singapore
GP agree to jointly train and offer work experience to 1,000 students
for four Grand Prix installments.
Mar 2009
Three corners on the Marina Bay Street Circuit are
officially renamed. Turn 1 is renamed 'Sheares', Turn 7 'Memorial' and
Turn 10 'Singapore Sling'.
Feb 2009
Following consultation with FIA and the teams, Singapore
GP announces minor changes to Turns 1, 13 and 14 to improve overtaking,
road surface improvements at Turns 5, 6 and 7, and revisions to the Pit
Lane entry and exit as well as the Turn 22 runoff area.
Jan 2009
Singapore GP is awarded "Breakthrough Contribution to
Tourism" for the 2008 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (Singapore
Experience Awards 2009, Singapore Tourism Board).
Dec 2008
Singapore GP scoops the "Promoter of the Year Award" by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
Dec 2008
Singapore GP is awarded the prestigious "Autosport Pioneering and Innovation Award" by Autosport Awards.
Nov 2008
The Singapore Grand Prix venue wins the international
award for "Motor Sport Facility of the Year" by Professional Motor Sport
World Expo 2008.
Sep 2008
Fernando Alonso scoops a controversial win at the inaugural 2008 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX in his Renault.
Sep 2008
FIA Race Director Charlie Whiting declares that the
5.067km track complies with the requirements of FIA and can be used for
international racing.
July 2008
Completion of base building works at Pit Building.
April 2008
Commencement of three-month road resurfacing works at the Marina Bay Street Circuit by Land Transport Authority.
Oct 2007
FIA approves in principle the concept of the first night race in Formula One™ history.
Sep 2007
A second lighting test is conducted at the Paul Ricard High Tech Test Track in Le Castellet, France.
Aug 2007
Pit Building groundbreaking.
July 2007
FIA announces the 2008 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX date.
July 2007
The first lighting test is conducted at the Paul Ricard
High Tech Test Track in Le Castellet, France, to study the system under
real racing conditions.
May 2007
Singapore GP Pte Ltd acquires the Singapore Formula One rights for 5 + 2 years starting from the 2008 season.
May 2007
Singapore GP Pte Ltd is established.
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