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The Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix is already a compelling reason to fly to Singapore. But if you're making the trip, it's worth giving yourself some time to experience the city beyond the circuit, too. The 2026 Grand Prix runs from Friday, October 9–Sunday, October 11, with the 4.927-kilometre circuit winding through the Marina Bay area. And with Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) running from Friday, October 2–Sunday, October 11, there's a full ten days of race-season events and experiences to work into your itinerary. Whether you're a die-hard supporter of one team or simply picked a favourite based on the livery, check out our city recommendations based on your F1 team. [caption id="attachment_1148467" align="alignleft" width="1920"] Marina Bay[/caption] Ferrari: Start With the Classics Start in Singapore's Civic District, where some of the city's most recognisable historic buildings sit alongside its cultural institutions. The National Gallery Singapore occupies the former City Hall and Supreme Court buildings, with its collection focused on modern Southeast Asian art. From there, make your way towards Clarke Quay, where the Ray-Ban pop-up at CQ @ Clarke Quay is part of CapitaLand's Race to Indulgence. For dinner, head to Baba Nyonya Delicacy or Kee's, then take a wander around the riverfront. You can also work in Marina Bay Sands' Singapore Night Race programme for more race-week action. [caption id="attachment_1150536" align="alignnone" width="1920"] HyperDrive[/caption] McLaren: Head to Sentosa Swap Marina Bay for Sentosa, making your way to The Palawan @ Sentosa for a day built around racing, food and a few other ways to burn off some energy. HyperDrive is an obvious stop, with its three-level indoor electric go-kart track and 14 turns. Once you're ready for food and drinks, head to People People Brewing Co. before making your way to Skypark Sentosa for the Skyslides. You can also take the Singapore Cable Car from Mount Faber to Sentosa in a SkyOrb cabin, a glass-sided cable car offering panoramic views across the harbour. It's a full day out that gives you plenty to do away from the circuit. And when you're back on mainland Singapore, be sure to hit McLaren Racing Live for some team-specific action. [caption id="attachment_1152798" align="alignnone" width="1920"] National Gallery Singapore[/caption] Mercedes: Take the Scenic Route Start with the adidas x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team pop-up at Raffles City Shopping Centre, before making your way towards National Gallery Singapore for an afternoon of art and architecture. When it's time to eat and drink, head to Milli for drinks before settling in at Rempapa. It's an easy way to work some food, drinks and culture into the same afternoon without having to travel too far between stops. [caption id="attachment_1150537" align="alignleft" width="1920"] Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple[/caption] Red Bull Racing: Make It a Food Trip Make a beeline for Little India, where colourful streets, historic temples, markets and restaurants all sit within easy reach of one another. Start at Tekka Centre before working your way through the neighbourhood, taking in the former House of Tan Teng Niah, Little India Arcade and Mustafa Centre along the way. Leave some time to visit Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple before stopping for food at places including Lagnaa...barefoot dining, Khansama @ Little India and Nalan Restaurant. It's a part of Singapore where you can pack plenty of food, culture and wandering into a single afternoon. [caption id="attachment_1145400" align="alignleft" width="1920"] Singapore Botanic Gardens[/caption] Aston Martin: Slow Down Among the Gardens Start at the Singapore Botanic Gardens and give yourself some time to wander through the greenery. The National Orchid Garden is an easy addition to the afternoon before heading towards nearby Dempsey Hill. Once you're ready for food and drinks, Dempsey gives you plenty of options without having to head back into the city centre. Stop by Violet Oon for Peranakan dishes, Canchita for Peruvian cuisine or Burnt Ends for wood-fired cooking, with the range of cuisines offering a taste of the international influences that have shaped Singapore's food scene. [caption id="attachment_1145396" align="alignleft" width="1920"] Kampong Gelam[/caption] Williams: Explore Kampong Gelam Spend the afternoon exploring Kampong Gelam, from Haji Lane and Arab Street to Bussorah Street. The neighbourhood's shophouses, street art and heritage buildings make it an easy one to explore on foot. Learn more about the area at the Malay Heritage Centre, housed in the former Istana Kampong Gelam and focused on the history, culture and contributions of Singapore's Malay community. For another way to see the area, the Urban Momentum Cycling Tour by Let's Go Tour takes in Kampong Gelam alongside several other parts of central Singapore. Once you're back on foot, stop at places including The Coconut Club, Hjh Maimunah and Bar Stories for food and drinks, with Belimbing another option nearby if you're after contemporary Singaporean flavours. [caption id="attachment_1148454" align="alignleft" width="1920"] Funan[/caption] Audi: Spend the Day in Katong-Joo Chiat Spend an afternoon exploring Katong-Joo Chiat, where colourful Peranakan shophouses line the streets alongside heritage buildings, independent shops and places to eat. Start around East Coast Road and Joo Chiat Road, stopping at Chin Mee Chin for kaya toast and local pastries, browsing Singapore-inspired gifts and books at Cat Socrates, or checking out local fashion and design at In Good Company, with food, shopping, culture and heritage all part of the experience. Then, make your way to Funan, where the team's GPSS pop-up is taking over the shopping centre during race season. It's an easy team-specific stop to work into a day of exploring Singapore, with Katong-Joo Chiat giving you the neighbourhood wandering and Funan bringing the F1 element back into the itinerary. [caption id="attachment_1150538" align="alignleft" width="1920"] MARQUEE Singapore[/caption] Alpine: Save Your Energy for After Dark Build your itinerary around Singapore after dark, when rooftop bars, late-night dining and illuminated city views give you a different way to experience the city. Start with drinks at Mr Stork at Andaz Singapore, where the rooftop bar sits 39 floors above the city, with 360-degree views, open-air seating and cocktails to match the setting. You could make an evening of the Singapore River and Boat Quay, or keep moving between bars around the city. During the race weekend, Amber Lounge Singapore at Clifford Pier is another late-night option where drivers and other celebrities often hang out. Marquee Singapore is another option if you want to keep the night going. [caption id="attachment_1150539" align="alignleft" width="1920"] Buddha Tooth Relic Temple[/caption] Racing Bulls: Make a Day of Chinatown Make a beeline for Chinatown, one of Singapore's oldest and most distinctive neighbourhoods. Start at Chinatown Complex for a look around the hawker centre, then make your way through Chinatown Street Market and the surrounding shophouses. From there, spend some time exploring Chinatown's history and heritage at the Chinatown Heritage Centre, then visit the ornate Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore's oldest Hindu temple. Next, head towards Ann Siang Hill and Keong Saik Road, where restored shophouses, bars and restaurants make for an easy way to round out the day. [caption id="attachment_1150565" align="alignleft" width="1920"] New Bahru. Image by Finnbar Fallon[/caption] Haas: Spend the Day at New Bahru Spend the day at New Bahru, the creative cluster housed in the former Nan Chiau High School in River Valley. The restored school buildings are now home to a mix of homegrown food, retail, wellness, arts and culture businesses, giving you plenty to explore without needing to leave the precinct. Browse homegrown design at Beyond The Vines Design House, handmade jewellery at Curious Creatures, or design-led homewares and gifts at Stacked Store. There's plenty to linger over between shops too. Get your caffeine fix at PPP Coffee, try Sri Lankan flavours at Kotuwa, stop for a burger at One Fattened Calf, or settle in for French-inspired dining and wine at Le Clos. [caption id="attachment_1148455" align="alignleft" width="1920"] Orchard Road[/caption] Cadillac: Explore Orchard Road Explore Orchard Road, Singapore's main shopping boulevard. Make your way to Design Orchard to discover homegrown labels under one roof or seek out established Singapore brands like Love, Bonito, Benjamin Barker, Charles & Keith and Pazzion along Orchard. For a taste of Singaporean food and culture, stop at Bibik Violet at Temasek Shophouse for Nyonya food and traditional kueh, or The Peranakan Club at Orchard Towers for Peranakan-inspired dishes and cocktails. For something a little different, head to TRIFECTA, where surf, snow and skate experiences sit alongside food and drink. Come evening, make your way to Bar Kap at the historic House of Tan Yeok Nee for cocktails in a restored heritage setting, giving you another side of Singapore beyond the shopping centres. [caption id="attachment_1150540" align="alignleft" width="1920"] Gardens by the Bay Supertree Grove[/caption] Whatever Team You Support, Leave Room for Singapore Once you've picked your team's itinerary, there's still plenty of Singapore to work into the rest of the trip. The city is compact enough to move between neighbourhoods, but each area has its own food, culture, shopping and nightlife to discover. Grand Prix Season Singapore runs from Friday, October 2–Sunday, October 11, so there'll also be a full slate of events happening across the city during race week. The Asian debut of the Formula 1 Exhibition Singapore at Gardens by the Bay brings 76 years of F1 history to you, while events such as the Orchard Paddock and Gran Turismo World Series Round 3 Singapore offer other ways to spend time away from the circuit. The Grand Prix itself runs from Friday, October 9–Sunday, October 11, with Singapore's first-ever F1 Sprint also joining the program. Once you've got your race plans sorted, there's a whole city waiting outside of the circuit. Explore Singapore beyond the circuit, book your 2027 early-bird tickets and start planning your trip. Images: Supplied / Finnbar Fallon

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