Singapore GP 2025: Most Grueling Race of the year

After the Baku round two weeks ago, which saw an incredible victory by Max Verstappen, the F1 World Championship now enters its final stages and moves to Asia with the street race in Singapore GP. In truth, the type of circuit doesn’t change much, as in Baku we also saw walls running very close to the drivers on track. However, this will be a very different race, above all due to the humid climate and the unique atmosphere of a night event. We also provide the weekend GP schedule

Last year on this circuit we witnessed Lando Norris take victory, finishing ahead of the ever-consistent Max Verstappen, who managed to slot in front of the other McLaren of Oscar Piastri in third place. This is a track where the Dutchman has never won, despite having claimed at least one victory on every other circuit of the championship. Red Bull has always struggled with the slow corners of the Singapore streets—and perhaps even more with the extreme heat that dominates the track. Over the years, those conditions have consistently put drivers to the ultimate test.

Hot temperatures and weight loss

This year, different strategies have been mandated by the FIA to reduce the risk of excessive fluid loss for drivers during the two-hour race. Firstly, a 5-kg cooling system will be installed inside the cockpit—a sort of air conditioning designed to mitigate extreme temperatures. Additionally, special cooling vests will be available, which drivers can wear even during the race. Although wearing the vest is not mandatory, drivers who choose not to use it will carry an additional 0.5 kg as a penalty. Given past experiences, however, it’s likely that very few will opt to race without it.

There is also a warning regarding the temperatures, which are expected to be around 32°C during the Singapore Gp. Combined with the humidity typical of that part of the world, the perceived temperature could feel 4–5 degrees higher.

Race regulation change

The race regulations don’t stop there, as the FIA has also devised a solution to make the race more exciting. In recent weeks, they have been working on measures to increase the spectacle, diversify strategies, and especially encourage teams to attempt two pit stops. For the upcoming F1 Singapore Grand Prix, the pit lane speed limit will be raised from the current 60 km/h to 80 km/h, a measure already tested at last year’s Dutch Grand Prix. Do you think this strategy worked?

F1 Singapore Gp shedule (All times are in Central European Time)

Friday, October 3

• 11:30–12:30 Free Practice 1
• 15:00–16:00 Free Practice 2

Saturday, October 4

• 11:30–12:30 Free Practice 3
• 15:00–16:00 Qualifying

Sunday, October 5

• 14:00 Race