Formula 1 returns this weekend after a two-week break with the Singapore Grand Prix.
Ahead of this weekend’s action, many fans will notice a few minor changes to the circuit ahead of this year’s edition.
Max Verstappen will want to win his eleventh race in a row during the Singapore Grand Prix.
The Red Bull star comes into action this weekend after winning the Italian Grand Prix, becoming the first driver ever to win ten races in a row.
The Dutchman finished ahead of Sergio Perez, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. Lewis Hamilton will be looking for his first victory of the season after a disappointing Italian Grand Prix.
Mail Sport explains everything you need to know about the new changes at the track in Singapore.
New changes have been made to the Marina Bay Street Circuit ahead of this weekend’s race in Singapore
Max Verstappen will want to win his eleventh race in a row during this weekend’s race
What are the changes?
Since the Marina Bay Street Circuit hosted its first ever race in 2008, there have been a few adjustments to the track.
However, the 2023 edition will see the biggest changes on the track yet.
Due to construction, the four 90-degree turns near the end of the lap – which led the track under a grandstand – have been removed.
Turns 16, 17, 18 and 19 will be reduced to 4.928km ahead of this weekend’s race.
After the changes there is now a straight from Turn 15 to the old chicane in Turns 20 and 21.
The new layout will now be one long straight of 397.9 meters, reducing the total number of bends from 23 to 19.
The changes will put less strain on the tires and give drivers a brief moment to catch their breath.
Work on the new track will be officially completed by the end of 2026.
The four 90 degree turns near the end of the lap were removed before the race
Singapore Grand Prix schedule
Friday September 15th
- 10am: Singapore GP Practice One (session starts at 10:30pm)
- 1.45pm: Singapore GP practice two (session starts at 2pm)
Saturday September 16th
- 10.15am: Singapore GP practice three (session starts at 10.30am)
- 2 p.m.: Singapore GP qualifying
Sunday September 17th
- 1 p.m.: The Singapore Grand Prix
*All times BST*
Lewis Hamilton will attempt to take his first victory of the season at the Singapore Grand Prix
How to watch
The Singapore Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with coverage from 11.30am.
Fans can also stream the race on the official Sky Go app.
Highlights of the action will be uploaded to the official Formula 1 YouTube channel after the race.
Channel 4 will also show highlights from the Singapore Grand Prix at 5.30pm.
For those watching in the US, fans can watch the action live on ESPN, while the action will be shown live on Kayo Sports in Australia.
Mail Sport will also be reporting live from the Singapore Grand Prix, so you can keep up to date with the latest developments here.