The FIA has released the F1 Singapore GP details with regards to track limits, changes to circuit, DRS zones and more.
As known, the white lines remains the track limits for F1 Singapore GP as per the FIA Rcae Directors’ note, but he has added a note regarding Turn 2 negotiation. The drivers will have to adhere to the said rule when re-joining the track if gone off.
“Any driver who fails to negotiate Turn 2 by using the track, and who passes completely to the right of the orange kerb/line element, must keep to the right of the red and white polystyrene block, and re-join the track on the outside of Turn 3,” it said.
From the 2023 event, there has been some changes made to the Singapore street circuit. There has been resurfacing done at several corners, the list of changes include:
- Removal of the artificial grass on RHS in Turn 2 and Turn 3.
- New 4.0 m gate at Turn 5 on RHS.
- New 6.0 m gate at Turn 15 on LHS.
- Opening closed at MP15.5 on LHS
- Resurfacing between entry Turn 3 until exit Turn 8.
- Resurfacing between exit Turn 10 until exit Turn 12.
- Resurfacing between exit Turn 14 until entry Turn 16.
- Resurfacing between exit Turn 16 until exit Turn 17
There is a fourth DRS zone added for this year’s event as the FIA Race Directors’ note states. Going by the order, the first zone’s detection point is at Turn 4 with the activation at 48m after Turn 5. The second’s detection point is 102m before Turn 13.
Its activation is at 78m after Turn 13. The third zone is a brand new one whose activation is 100m after Turn 14, with the final zone’s detection point being 105m after the apex of Turn 17 and the activation point being exit of Turn 19.
In terms of the FIA stewards panel, it will be led by Tim Mayer and he will have the able support of Mathieu Remmerie, Johnny Herbert and Paul Ng. Here’s full note: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/decision-document/2024%20Singapore%20Grand%20Prix%20-%20Race%20Director’s%20Event%20Notes.pdf
McLaren livery (as per the press release) –
McLaren Racing and OKX, a leading onchain technology company and an Official Primary Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team, today revealed a limited-edition Legend Reborn livery design to be carried on the McLaren MCL38 F1 race cars at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.
Legend Reborn was co-designed by McLaren and OKX and celebrates the iconic MP4 era of McLaren, from 1981 to 1996. The MP4 series is widely regarded as some of the greatest F1 cars ever made, and embodies the spirit of true innovation, a trait valued by both brands. The livery enhancement combines the MP4 era with McLaren’s iconic papaya as a way of honouring the heritage of the team.
Legend Reborn will be unveiled at an exclusive on-track event in Singapore featuring McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, McLaren F1 Team drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and OKX Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique. The livery also honours the McLaren legends – including the likes of Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost and Niki Lauda – that drove and helped create the iconic history of the MP4, with the names of 13 iconic drivers from the era integrated into the livery on the cockpit.
The partnership between McLaren and OKX is focused on innovation and supercharging the fan experience, and the Legend Reborn uses McLaren’s heritage as a springboard, evoking a unique nostalgia which transcends McLaren to the wider motorsport community. The Legend Reborn livery follows the Senna tribute livery – ‘McLaren SENNA presented by OKX’ – seen at this year’s Monaco Grand Prix earlier this year.
Louise McEwen, Chief Marketing Officer, McLaren Racing, said: “It is fantastic to bring back our third bespoke livery in Singapore with OKX. Legend Reborn is a great way to celebrate and honour our iconic history, in a way that unites fans old and new. Following on from this year’s Senna campaign, this livery further embodies our partnership with OKX as we continue to deliver unique story telling campaigns for McLaren fans and OKX customers globally.”
Haider Rafique, Chief Marketing Officer, OKX, said: “Together with McLaren, we believe in the power of persistence and innovation. This year we’ve rolled out some upgrades of our own, including a complete revamp of our Wallet, which will make it easier for people around the world to access the onchain world. We believe crypto, like F1, can be disrupted by a visionary team that innovates fearlessly and embraces a ‘challenger’ mindset. The time for a new alternative to the established hierarchy is here, and Legend Reborn encourages us to look to the past for inspiration as we chart a new course for the future.”
Here’s video: https://x.com/McLarenF1/status/1836374888665272810
Here’s other liveries and abandoned ones –
Here’s F1 and LEGO Group becoming partners
Here’s F1 announcing Bahrain as pre-season test venue
Here’s FIA on cost cap breach
Here’s F1 deal with Lenovo
Here’s F1 signing Santander as partner
Here’s FIA on flexi wing
Here’s link to a F1 Discord channel, join in to interact
[Note: The story is as per press release]