First time Grand Prix race @ Singapore. Help!
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- 22nd June 2017, 18:19 at 6:19 pm #344501CharlotteParticipant
Hey. It’s my first time going to a grand prix and it’s the Singapore Grand Prix – my favourite!
Have the Bay Grandstand tickets. Does anybody have any tips or helpful info that could make the experience that bit better? Autograph sessions or podium celebrations maybe?
Thanks! :)
28th June 2017, 20:38 at 8:38 pm #344983Alex greenParticipantBay grandstand is miles away from the poduim so getting there for the champagne will be a no no.There is a pit walk/autograph session the the thursday evening but check the track website for timings etc
14th July 2017, 10:53 at 10:53 am #345995ThecollaroyboysParticipantI’ve done 4 Singapore GPs and I’ve never seen the pit walkthrough advertised as a thing. I heard from someone that it was just paddock club people and corporate dudes who get the walkthrough. That or I’m just stupid. Same for autograph sessions.
I found that Bay has a great view lower down in the stand and right up at the top has a nice air con bar. The seats are a bit uncomfortable though, I’d take a pillow for my back if I was in that stand again. A big plus for Bay is that it’s a lot cooler than other stands as you get a nice sea breeze (if it’s blowing of course). Padang and Pit can be sweltering.
The only other issue I had with Bay was that to get to the stages and eateries at Esplanade/Padang you have to go through a bottleneck bridge. Not a big deal but it’s the only route and it can get busy.
I got a three stand pass this year, Stamford, Pit, Padang. Did the same last year with Bay instead of Stamford. It’s a nice couple of combo’s with lots to do. Had Zone 1 tickets for 3 years and I now prefer the zone 2/3 areas but you don’t get the podium and track invasion as you do at zone 1.
15th July 2017, 3:47 at 3:47 am #346125goondu86ParticipantAccess from the nearest mall at Marina Square is easy, because with a grandstand pass there should be a dedicated entrance with a shorter queue. Walkabout tickets won’t have that luxury.
19th July 2017, 14:56 at 2:56 pm #346529AnonymousInactive@lottiejenkins89
Charlotte I went to Singapaore for the first time last year and its great!If you have Bay Grandstand tickets they will be zone 1,2,3 or 4. (I am not sure which one). I think zones 3 or 4 is where the concerts are but they are the lower priced tickets. If in zone 1 you can go anywhere, zone 2 you go 2,3 & 4 etc.
If you are not in zone 1 on pit staight you wont have time to make the podium. Opposite that is you are zone 1 but have a concert you want to see in zone 4 its a long walk- 30 min easy. I didnt care for the concerts so didnt leave zone 1.
Also look at your accommodation compared to your tickets. If you are close to the track in zone 1 but have zone 3 tickets you cant access that entry to the circuit- again it can be a walk. Many stay out on Orchard Road (we didnt) so if there it doesnt matter, just make sure you get the correct train in.
Prices in Singapore are high- more than Monaco on average with tickets and food/drink. But like everywhere you can find great side streets and have a cheap but very nice meal at a good price. We stayed at Beach Road (near turn 1-3) and opposite was Turkish/Chinese/Mexican (and many more) places well priced. We went to Little India- good food but it was crap to be honest (Singapore like all countries have a large gap between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’).
Its an excellent Grand Prix you will enjoy, any more questions happy to help if I can.
28th July 2017, 9:50 at 9:50 am #346833Lewis StrollParticipant28th July 2017, 9:51 at 9:51 am #346834Lewis StrollParticipantHi all,
28th July 2017, 12:20 at 12:20 pm #346902Lewis StrollParticipant1st August 2017, 10:41 at 10:41 am #347410Lewis StrollParticipant - AuthorPosts
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