Singapore F1 2025 Review

This was the first time that we went to the Singapore F1, in fact it was the first time that we had been to Singapore. The blend of new city, track action, food, star studded concerts delivered well. Whilst the race itself may not have set records for excitement, the overall setup and enjoyment were excellent. Let me walk through the details....

Practice Day: A Pleasant Surprise

The practice day at the Singapore F1 2025 was great, largely due to comfortable crowd numbers. We could easily find great spots to watch the cars zoom by and the weather behaved itself. It was hot though - I'll only say that once, as it was hot all the time - never cool.

There were plenty of water stations, shade and excellent food and drink stalls. I particularly liked the way that permanent restaurants continued to operate within the F1 areas. We took time to explore the whole course - taking in different views for each of the practice sessions.

Qualifying Day: The Highlight of the Weekend

Among all the days of the Singapore F1 2025, qualifying day emerged as the standout. We had an excellent standing position with our roving tickets and really enjoyed seeing the cars coming around the corners at speed. A big screen kept us informed of each driver's pace and performance. We then had the Foo Fighters concert later in the evening - an excellent show.

Race Day: A Bit of a Letdown

Race day was crowded, and slow and difficult to move around easily. We had already taken the potentially odd decision to watch the race from the concert ground as opposed to a difficult standing position with a limited view. We weren't alone with this approach. Pre race we had a great view of Lewis Capaldi's set, and post race we kept the same postion to watch Elton John bang out some great songs. On track race day lacked the edge-of-your-seat thrills we wanted - at least we had the big screens so could easily follow all the racing right down to the back markers.

Concerts: Night's to Remember

One of the crown jewels of the Singapore F1 2025 was the fantastic concert lineup that complemented the racing schedule.

The Foo Fighters were the highlight, delivering a great show that left fans buzzing.

Lewis Capaldi and Elton John, also took the stage, enchanting the crowd with their memorable performances. Elton John did show his age in his slower movement - but his voice was 10/10.

Accommodation: A Missed Opportunity

For the duration of the F1 I decided to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn - in Little India, before moving to the Hilton on Orchard Road the the week after. This was an error as the two hotels were night and day in terms of offerings. The Hilton was so much more refined and comfortable, and Little India was not a great area at all. That said both were well out of the city, and despite the great MRT for getting around, I think I would opt for a hotel in the city, if we were to visit Singapore again.

Getting Around: MRT and Grab

Getting around Singapore during the F1 weekend was effortless, thanks to the efficient MRT system and the convenience of Grab. The MRT offered a reliable and affordable way to cross the city and avoid all the traffic and road closures.

Final Thoughts

The Singapore F1 2025 was great. There was the enjoyable practice day, thrilling qualifying and really great music. Although the race itself fell short of excitement, the overall experience was well-organised and enjoyable.

Food options, drinks and available hydration stations, together with efficient transportation made it a so much easier experience.