Here is a set of 10 quiz questions about the Singapore Grand Prix, with answers at the end:
10 Singapore Grand Prix Quiz Questions
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In which year was the first Formula One Singapore Grand Prix held?
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What is unique about the Singapore Grand Prix compared to other Formula One races?
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On what type of circuit is the Singapore Grand Prix held?
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Who won the inaugural Formula One Singapore Grand Prix in 2008?
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Which driver holds the record for the most wins at the Singapore Grand Prix?
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How many laps are typically raced at the Marina Bay Street Circuit as of 2025?
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What major change was made to the Singapore circuit layout in 2023?
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Which manufacturer’s car did Fernando Alonso drive when he won the first F1 Singapore GP?
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Why is the Singapore Grand Prix considered one of the most physically demanding races?
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What time of day does the Singapore Grand Prix take place?
The Singapore Grand Prix is unlike any other race on the Formula One calendar, thanks in large part to its stunning night-time setting. Since its debut in 2008, it earned the distinction of being the first ever F1 night race. The decision to race after dark was driven partly by television timings and to counter the time difference between Singapore and Europe, making it convenient for fans across the world to tune in. Around 1,600 floodlights, each designed to prevent glare, bathe the Marina Bay Street Circuit in light that is four times brighter than a standard sports stadium.
Racing on a street circuit presents its own unique challenges. The track winds through Singapore's cityscape, consisting of 19 tight corners and a bumpy surface that drains the drivers physically, as they battle both heat and humidity inside the cockpit. The circuit's length was slightly shortened in 2023 by removing a few corners to create a faster section, increasing the lap count to 62 laps per race. The tight pit lane with a speed limit that was recently raised from 60 to 80 kilometers per hour also adds to the strategic complexity.
The inaugural F1 Singapore GP was won by Fernando Alonso driving a Renault in 2008, a race famous for the "Crashgate" scandal that followed. Since then, Sebastian Vettel has become the maestro of Marina Bay, holding the record for five victories. Lewis Hamilton is close behind with four wins. The race often tests a driver’s endurance as well as skill, allowing some unpredictable moments, including numerous safety car deployments over the years.
With its combination of dazzling lighting, strategic challenges, and intense physical demands, the Singapore Grand Prix stands out as one of the most anticipated and unique spectacles in Formula One.
This thrilling mix of history and spectacle keeps every lap at Marina Bay circuit electrifying for both drivers and fans.
Answers
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2008
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It was the first night race in Formula One history
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A street circuit
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Fernando Alonso
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Sebastian Vettel with five wins
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62 laps
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Turns 16 to 19 were removed and replaced by a new flat-out section, reducing corners
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Renault
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The street circuit’s bumpy surface combined with hot and humid conditions causes great physical strain on drivers
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At night under floodlights
THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 quiz questions on the Singapore Grand Prix and the latest F1 news
Were you paying attention to the on-track action at the Marina Bay Circuit over the weekend?
And so the celebratory champagne has been drunk, the cars and equipment loaded up for their next destination, and the hundreds of lights that lined the circuit have been packed up and put away, ready for next year.
Yes, the Singapore Grand Prix is done and dusted, and George Russell walks away as the winner, while McLaren leave Singapore as Constructors' Champions for the second year running.
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