Formula One night racing returns 

We’re into the home straight of the 2025 Formula One season and the Drivers’ Championship standings are hotting up. McLaren star Oscar Piastri is still in pole position and with eight races to go, it’ll take a disaster for him to lose the title from here. 

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix takes place this weekend and following that, all eyes will be on Singapore for one of the most spectacular races on the calendar. As one of the main events of the year in F1, the Singapore Grand Prix takes place at night, and its unique time makes it one of the most popular global races around. 

The Singapore Grand Prix 

Held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, the Singapore Grand Prix is the original ‘night race’ in F1, making it one of the most iconic events in the sport. The nighttime spectacle was first held in 2008 and it’s traditionally popular both in-person and on television. 

Due to the glamour of Singapore, Formula One fans often flock in for the event, both to take in the racing action and to experience the stunning hotels, restaurant and nightlife that the city has to offer. Traditionally, around 250,000 spectators attend the three-day showpiece event. 

Meanwhile, with the race held at night, media coverage of the event is often huge. Due to the time, it takes place conveniently for the majority of people on the planet, making it one of the most-watched races each year. 

With the race held at night, it’s always aesthetically brilliant to watch, with the dark sky and neon streetlights providing the perfect backdrop to enjoy the gorgeous skyline of Singapore while the race takes place. 

Added to that, the race has often provided historical moments in the sport, including ‘crashgate’ in 2008, which saw Renault driver Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crash in order to help teammate Sebastian Vettel win. 

Last time out, McLaren driver Lando Norris claimed victory in Singapore. The British sensation will be looking to repeat that feat this time around as he looks to make up ground on teammate Piastri, who has a maiden Formula One title in his sights.  

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F1 standings after 16 races 

Following the Hungarian Grand Prix at the start of August, the drivers went on a mid-season break. Since then, there have been three races and the usual suspects continued where they left off. 

In the Netherlands, title frontrunner Piastri secured his seventh win of the season as he finished ahead of defending champion Max Verstappen. Meanwhile, Norris suffered a disastrous day as he ultimately finished in 18th place having been forced to pull out of the race during lap 65 after smoke began to emit from his car. 

That result threw a spanner in the works in terms of Norris’ title hopes, although he slightly made up for it a week later. In the Italian Grand Prix, Norris secured second place, finishing narrowly ahead of teammate Piastri. 

In a throwback to years gone by, it was Verstappen who came out on top, securing just his third win of the season. The Red Bull maestro has been so dominant in recent years, winning four Drivers’ Championships on the trot, but he’s struggled to get going so far in 2025. 

Following a full-throttle season and an exciting title race, we now have just eight races to go until we wave goodbye to the 2025 campaign. As it stands, Piastri looks set to finish in top spot and claim his first ever Formula One title. 

Norris remains his only competition but with 31 points separating the pair of them, it’ll take some big swings over the remaining races to change things. The competition resumes this weekend with a trip to Azerbaijan, before the long-awaited return to night racing in Singapore on Sunday 5th October. 

The circuit then crosses the Atlantic for four races in the USA, Mexico and Brazil, before heading back to the Middle East for the final two races of 2025. We offer premium hospitality packages at every single race in the Formula One calendar – enquire today to reserve your place. 

Upcoming F1 races 

Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Sunday 21st September 

Singapore Grand Prix – Sunday 5th October 

USA Grand Prix – Sunday 19th October 

Mexican Grand Prix – Sunday 26th October 

Brazilian Grand Prix – Sunday 9th November 

Las Vegas Grand Prix – Saturday 22nd November 

Qatar Grand Prix – Sunday 30th November 

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Sunday 7th December 

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