The 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, delivered intense action from start to finish. Here is the Singapore F1 night race summary.
Qualifying: Lando Norris secured an impressive pole position for McLaren, narrowly edging out Max Verstappen of Red Bull, who was just 0.2 seconds behind in P2. Mercedes showed strong form with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell taking P3 and P4, respectively. However, Ferrari had a disappointing session. Carlos Sainz crashed, triggering a red flag that disrupted several drivers’ laps. Charles Leclerc also faced difficulties, having his fastest lap time deleted, which left both Ferrari drivers starting from the fifth row of the grid.
Race: In the race, Norris capitalized on his pole position, maintaining his lead throughout to secure the win. Max Verstappen fought hard but could only manage P2, as Red Bull struggled to match McLaren’s pace on the Marina Bay street circuit. Lewis Hamilton finished P3, thanks to strong race strategy and tire management by Mercedes. Ferrari’s struggles from qualifying carried into the race, with both Sainz and Leclerc unable to mount a significant challenge after starting so far back. Meanwhile, standout performances from mid-pack teams like Haas and Aston Martin added excitement to the race.
Norris’s victory marked a significant achievement in McLaren’s push in the constructors' championship, while Verstappen's second-place finish kept him firmly in the fight for the 2024 Drivers’ Championship. The race also saw several strategic calls and mishaps, particularly from Ferrari, which had a weekend to forget.
Daniel Ricciardo: One of the key storylines of the weekend was Daniel Ricciardo’s uncertain future in Formula 1. The 35-year-old Australian driver, who returned to F1 as a reserve driver for Red Bull in 2023, admitted that there is a “realistic chance” the Singapore GP could have been his final race in the sport. Despite his hopes of securing a competitive seat, Ricciardo’s performances have not been enough to guarantee him a future with either Red Bull or their junior team, AlphaTauri, for the remainder of the season.
Post-race, Ricciardo reflected on his career, acknowledging the possibility of stepping away from F1. The emotional moment signaled a possible farewell, though no official decision has been made by Red Bull or Ricciardo himself.
2025 Singapore Grand Prix Tickets: Looking ahead, early bird tickets for the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix will go on sale from October 1, 2024, at 10 AM Singapore time. The super early bird tickets have already sold out, reflecting the high demand for this popular night race. Fans looking to secure tickets for the 2025 event, which will take place from October 3-5, 2025, will have another opportunity once early bird sales begin.
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