Formula 1: Record crowd of 302,000 attend 2022 Singapore Grand Prix
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- 03 Oct 2022
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The previous high was 300,000 for the first night race in 2008.
The last edition, held in 2019, drew 268,000 supporters to the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The 2020 and 2021 races were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Colin Syn, deputy chairman of Singapore GP, said: "The return of Formula One was highly anticipated, with tickets snapped up within hours of the launch earlier this year.
"From the time we announced our contract renewal at the end of January, we have had several months of intense planning to put together a mega show to signal our return in a big way.
"In addition to the race action, we have curated an exciting range of entertainment, interactive and gastronomic experiences for the fan zones, as well as introduced new grandstands and hospitality facilities."
Besides the race, the entertainment line-up included American band Green Day, Irish boy band Westlife and American electronic dance music star Marshmello at the Padang. There have been more than 75 performances across eight stages in the Circuit Park at the Marina Bay.
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Singapore GP in January had announced a new seven-year deal to continue hosting the F1 race here. Read More…
