Singapore, the technical challenges

The Singapore track is made up entirely of public roads; it has 23 corners and is one of only three circuits on this year’s calendar to run in an anti-clockwise direction. The abundance of first and second-gear bends will result in an average lap speed of just 175kph (108mph), which is similar to Monaco, and will result in the cars running with maximum levels of aerodynamic downforce.

As at the new Valencia Street Circuit last month, the Honda Racing F1 Team has left nothing to chance ahead of the inaugural Singapore Grand Prix. The team did a 3D track scan of the circuit several months ago, which provided the engineers with data about the track surface and the corner profiles, and was added to the simulation programmes at the factory.

With the race taking place at night, the team also faces the prospect of the track temperature being cooler than the air temperature. This could create slippery conditions for the drivers and with the circuit’s unforgiving barriers just inches away, the Singapore Grand Prix is sure to be an enthralling and exciting contest.

Full throttle: 50%
Brake wear: Medium
Downforce level: High - 10/10
Tyre compounds: Soft / Super Soft
Tyre usage: Medium
Average speed: 175kph (108mph)