SINGAPORE – Over the course of the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix weekend, the Marina Bay Street Circuit hosted a sold-out crowd of 300,641 spectators, marking a surge of 11.7 percent from the 269,072 attendees recorded in 2024. This turnout stands as the second-highest on record, just short of the 302,000 peak in 2022 before circuit reconfigurations reduced spectator capacity.
Cited from The Straits Times, the grand prix weekend combined high-stakes racing with entertainment spectacles. Mercedes driver George Russell secured his first victory at Marina Bay, converting a surprise pole into a commanding performance under intense humidity and tropical night conditions. McLaren clinched the Constructors’ Championship, ending their long wait for the title on home turf. Off the track, performances by luminaries such as Elton John, G-Dragon, and Foo Fighters rounded out the fan experience with spectacle and music.
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Fans such as 18-year-old Qiara Jesrina, attending her first Grand Prix, braved the queues and humidity to secure driver autographs and watch high drama unfold. “I really wanted to see it in real life … I managed to snag signatures … the experience is pretty amazing,” she remarked. Her enthusiasm mirrored that of thousands who packed into grandstands and fan zones, reinforcing Singapore’s reputation as a standout stop on the F1 calendar.
The attendance boost is especially significant because the circuit’s layout was modified in recent years. Removal of the Bay Grandstand (which held 27,000 seats) to make way for the NS Square project had initially reduced spectator numbers. But the 2025 figures suggest a rebound in demand, aided by intensified fan engagement, marketing, and local support.
In context, the 2025 attendance not only reaffirms Singapore’s drawing power for motorsport fans in Southeast Asia but also highlights the enduring appeal of a night race that blends cityscape, drama, and global spectacle. As F1 evolves, Singapore continues to hold a unique place where sporting and cultural experiences converge in one electrifying weekend.
