F1 Singapore Grand Prix to pull in about $150m in extra tourism receipts

80% of ticket inventory taken up as early as 1 Sept.

Tourists are expected to overcrowd the city in the run up to this year’s Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix.

According to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the F1 is expected to pull in about $100m in extra tourism receipts this year, according to STB.

On September 1, race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd announced that over 80% of the available ticket inventory has already been taken up.

Of these, seven ticket categories are already sold out. These are the Connaught Grandstand, Esplanade Waterfront Grandstand, Combination Package A, Combination Package B, Combination Package E, three-day Zone 4 Walkabout and Friday Zone 4 Walkabout tickets.

With limited inventory remaining for three general ticket categories, fans now have a last chance to purchase the Bay Grandstand, three-day Premier Walkabout and Sunday Pit Grandstand tickets.

In addition, the Pit Grandstand, Turn 1 Grandstand, Turn 2 Grandstand, Turn 3 Premier Grandstand, Stamford Grandstand and Combination Package G are selling fast.

Here's more from Singapore GP Pte Ltd:

The hospitality suites are also experiencing brisk sales with all dedicated Sky and Club suites completely sold out. Limited availability remains for individual tables in the Formula One Paddock Club™ as well as selected locations in the Sky and Club suites.

“We have a massive weekend lined-up for our fans, who have since shared their excitement for this year’s track activities and entertainment programme. The scintillating combination of the all-new Formula One™ technology, the Masters Historic Formula One™ cars and the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racing machines debuting on our street circuit as well as the spectacular concerts in the Circuit Park featuring Jennifer Lopez, Robbie Williams, Mayday, John Legend, Pet Shop Boys and Ziggy Marley has appealed to a wide audience,” said Michael Roche, Executive Director at Singapore GP Pte Ltd. “We are certain that there is something at the Marina Bay Street Circuit for everyone to enjoy, and we want to reward our fans by offering amazing experiences for the ultimate memorable weekend.”