The Singapore GP is probably the most physically demanding circuit on the Formula 1 calendar. Not only is it tight and twisty like Monaco, but it is also extremely warm and humid. Drivers can lose up to 3 kilos of body weight during a single race. Sebastian Vettel has the most wins around here (5) and Lewis Hamilton is close to him (4). Meanwhile, Max Verstappen aims for his first win around this circuit.
Forecast for the Weekend
Friday is supposed to be the driest day of the Singapore GP weekend. There is a 20% chance of rain, with a few showers. Saturday is more unstable with a 40% chance of rain and thundery showers expected. Meanwhile, Sunday has a 60% chance of rain with heavy and thundery showers during the day and around the evening.
The Last Time It Rained
The 2022 Singapore GP was also affected by the weather gods. The rain meant that all the even grid slots got better starts. Max Verstappen had a bad qualifying due to Red Bull’s error. This left Sergio Perez out in front battling against Charles Leclerc, who he beat.
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The First Time It Rained
The 2017 Singapore GP was the first-ever wet night race in Formula 1. Sebastian Vettel was just 3 points behind Lewis Hamilton and started on pole. On a track that is difficult to overtake, he would’ve imagined taking a big points haul.
However, one of the most chaotic starts followed. Kimi Raikkonen had a lightning start from third, and Max Verstappen got a good launch from second. As Sebastian Vettel came to cover him off, the Dutchman got sandwiched between the two Ferraris. This left Lewis Hamilton in the lead of the race, which he converted into a victory.
Wet Weather Chaos
The Singapore GP is always chaotic. Even in dry conditions, every single race held here has had a safety car. However, rain just adds more chaos.
The Anderson Bridge between turns 12 and 13 is covered off. This means that water doesn’t dry very quickly around that portion. Therefore, drivers have to deal with a wet area despite the rest of the track being dry.
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