F1 Singapore Grand Prix to see biggest turnout since 2008, tickets expected to sell out: S Iswaran

Pointing to the F1-themed activities at the West Coast Community Centre, Mr Iswaran said that community outreach is an important part of the F1 event.

“The objective is to bring the buzz, excitement and the experience of F1 to all parts of Singapore, including our heartlands,” he said.

He noted that there is a GP roving truck with race simulators which has been to about 17 locations, including community centres and schools. F1 screenings have been held at Suntec City, PLQ Mall and Dempsey, and will be going to more locations.

Mr Iswaran said that as a major event that attracts international visitors, the Grand Prix also draws other kinds of activities like MICE events and various types of conferences.

This year, Singapore will host the Milken Institute Asia Summit, as well as the Forbes Global CEO Conference, both of which will be held days before the Singapore Grand Prix.

“The benefit overall is for our tourism industry, in particular hospitality – so the hotels benefit, the air travel industry, but also equally, the F&B and our retail sector as well,” said Mr Iswaran.

“Overall, I think it’s a positive impact for the broader hospitality and other sectors that are associated with the Formula 1 event.”