BWT Alpine Formula One™ team Singapore Grand Prix Race Preview

The boys have had some time to switch off and relax over the last week, preparing for one of the most demanding races on the calendar: the Singapore Grand Prix. While the break gave the team a chance to recuperate after a disappointing Azerbaijan GP, both Gasly and Colapinto are excited to get back behind the wheel of the A525.

Much like the previous Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the Marina Bay Circuit is a true test of a driver’s mettle, with tight corners, sudden turns, and walls at every angle. Yet, there is an added dimension to the challenge — Singapore is notorious for its stifling heat and extreme humidity.

Drivers in previous years have lost significant body weight (up to 3 kilos) during the race and struggled with conditions without perfect preparation. Despite that, many relish the challenge as they race through the city’s iconic landmarks and towering skyscrapers.

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Trak Facts:
Marina Bay is considered one of the most demanding tracks on the calendar, and also one of the most luxurious events. The 4.94km circuit is full of bumps and tight curves — much like its early-year counterpart in Monaco.

With three DRS zones, there should be plenty of opportunities for overtaking, but any lapse in focus could mean a brush with the wall and an early end to the race.

• First Grand Prix: 2008

• Track Length: 4.940km

• Lap Record: 1m 35.867s – Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes (2023)

• Most Pole Positions: Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton (4)

• Most Wins: Sebastian Vettel (5)

• Pole to Turn 1 Braking Point: 178 metres

• Safety Car Probability: 100%*

• Virtual Safety Car Probability: 33%*

• Pit Stop Time Loss: 29.02 seconds

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Pierre Ready to Race Under the Lights

Pierre Gasly is ready to go again and is excited “to be behind the wheel again in Singapore this weekend.” He admits that “a challenging weekend in Baku” has meant that he’s looking to, “give it our all once more at what is one of the most extreme tracks of the season” alongside the team.

He knows that the “long, technical lap (...) is very physically demanding because of the heat, even at night” and admits that drivers can “lose something like five kilos of weight (...) during the two-hour race” but adds, “It's always a cool event and I love to race under the lights around this city.”

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Colapinto Looking Forward to a Fight on Sunday

Leaning on his experience from last year, Franco suggests that “Singapore is certainly one of the toughest races throughout the season. The unique physical challenge is something I felt last year for the first time so this year I have spent some time on heat focused training to prepare for the extreme conditions.”

Colapinto enjoys the track, suggesting the Marina Bay Circuit is “fast, [with] lots of technical corner combinations and, usually, the racing is quite good.” He says that he loves “racing under the lights is always an amazing experience and the city is a beautiful place to be able to visit as a sport.”

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What to Look for This Weekend

Strategy Stalemate
With a near 30-second loss to a pit stop, a single-stop race remains the preferred option around Marina Bay. But will an alternate strategy prove more effective?

Red Flag Watch
Last week’s qualifying sessions in Baku saw six red flags. As drivers push for those last few hundredths of a second, mistakes are bound to happen. Expect more drama under the lights.

First Corner Chaos
With a 178m sprint into Turn 1, there’s just enough room for risk. Who will go all in on the brakes?

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