By the editorial team of MOOK Travel Life Network
To celebrate Asia’s most exciting sporting event—the 2014 Singapore Grand Prix (2014 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix) sponsored by Singapore Airlines, Agoda.com has specially launched a thoughtful selection of exclusive deals during Singapore’s peak travel season when accommodation is hard to come by. This allows race fans not to miss this heart-pounding event, witness the high-speed night race live, and feel the intense thrill of engines roaring at close range and speeding past.
Sebastian Vettel, who has won in Singapore for three consecutive years, is also participating in this year’s event. (Image source: telegraph)
This year’s Singapore race will take place from September 19 to 21, with the first two days being qualifying and practice sessions, and the highly anticipated Grand Prix scheduled for the 21st.Normally bustling city streets will be completely closed off for the race, and the 5-kilometer track will be packed with racing fans from around the world, waiting for their favorite top teams and drivers to give their all and speed past. Staying focused is key, because when cars exceed speeds of 300 km/h, a blink of an eye might cause you to miss the most precious highlights. The Singapore race is also currently the only F1 event held at night in the world, not only for the convenience of European audiences to watch the live broadcast simultaneously, but also to add a unique element to the race. The tense atmosphere and excitement make the competition even more thrilling and dramatic.
The 2014 Singapore Grand Prix sponsored by Singapore Airlines will take place from September 19 to 21. (Image provided by Agoda.com)
This year’s race will feature 11 teams, including well-known names in the racing world such as McLaren Mercedes and Sauber F1, and of course, the legendary Scuderia Ferrari. Whether the Mercedes AMG Petronas team will see a showdown between its two stars, Lewis Hamilton or Nico Rosberg, is definitely one of the highlights of this race; and Sebastian Vettel fromRed Bull Racing (Infiniti Red Bull), who has won in Singapore for three consecutive years, whether he can break last year’s super-fast record of an average speed of 168 km/h and completing a lap in just 1 minute 48.574 seconds is also a major highlight of this event.
Traveling independently in Singapore is close by and you can get by with Chinese, making it perfect for beginners in solo travel. (Image provided by Singapore Tourism Board)
The entire three-day event is not just about watching the races—organizers have arranged a variety of exciting entertainment performances every day to ensure everyone enjoys a super lively city party.This year’s concert lineup is star-studded, featuring global superstars such as Jennifer Lopez, Robbie Williams, John Legend, Pet Shop Boys, Ziggy Marley, and Taiwan’s rock legends Mayday… all performing during the F1 weekend.Additionally, magical performances, theatrical acts, and various performance workshops from the UK, Africa, Chile, and other parts of the world will take the stage, with a series of programs performing back to back, promising an unforgettable experience.
Looking to ease the intense pace? Then don’t miss the “Rev up Singapore!” series of activities, which offer you a behind-the-scenes look at the F1 race and exciting highlights, including visits to the team garages, control rooms, podiums… and other restricted race areas. Afterward, you can head to the “Pit Stop @ The Libraries” event to celebrate with fellow racing fans. Guaranteed to be fun for all ages, this promises a rich and memorable F1 speed experience.
Gazing up at the Supertree Grove feels like stepping into a tropical rainforest. (Image provided by TRAVELER Luxe Traveler)
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