The Marina Bay Street Circuit will continue to host the Singapore Grand Prix for a further seven seasons. Formula 1 has announced this Thursday the extension of the contract with one of the great night events on the calendar, extending itsu permanence in the ‘Great Circus’ from this 2022 to 2028, both years included. “I am delighted that Formula 1 will continue to race in Singapore for another seven years. The Marina Bay street circuit hosted the first night race in F1 history in 2008, and Singapore has continued to thrill fans, teams and drivers. drivers ever since,” says F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali.
After two years of absence from the calendar due to the global pandemic, the Singapore Grand Prix will be recovered this 2022, with an appointment already scheduled from September 30 to October 2, as part of the Asian tour. “Singapore occupies a special place on the F1 calendar, and this extension is part of our long-term commitment to continue to grow the sport in Asia,” added Domenicali in the statement announcing the renovation with the resplendent Circuit of Marina Bay.
In addition to the happiness of having one of the great night dates in Formula 1, Circuit and World Cup also show a common goal: sustainability, which will feature prominently in future races with the aim of reducing the carbon footprint of the Singapore race. “The plans that have been put in place to reduce the carbon footprint of the event are impressive and align with our plans to be Net Zero Carbon as a sport by 2030 And I look forward to continuing our successful relationship with the Singapore GP and the Singapore Tourism Board when Formula 1 returns to this amazing city.”
