Enjoying the 2011 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix @ Singapore Flyer - Alvinology

Enjoying the 2011 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix @ Singapore Flyer

Me enjoying the F1 races at the roof top of the Singapore Flyer
Me enjoying the F1 races at the roof top of the Singapore Flyer

Thanks to the nice folks from Marina Bay Singapore and the Singapore Flyer, I was given a pair of complimentary walkabout pass (including flights on board the wheel) to the Singapore Night Race on 23 September 2011.

It was a Friday night and the F1 drivers were having their practice races, but I have to make do as I have to attend a wedding dinner and was unable to make it for the qualifier race the next day.

I invited my pal, Mark along with me. He is a motorsports enthusiast and I figured he would best fit the role as my human encyclopedia F1 guide.

We entered via Gate 7
We entered via Gate 7
Program booklet: so many stuff going on!
Program booklet: so many stuff going on!
View for walkabout passes
View for walkabout passes
Pose and smile
Pose and smile
Official merchandises
Official merchandises

The Singapore Flyer is fully integrated into Zone 1 and 2 of the 2011 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix’s circuit, giving guests an additional unique viewing experience of the race.

With our passes, Mark and I were able to access the usually restricted roof top of the Singapore Flyer to get a fantastic view of the Singapore Night Race, along Turns 22 and 23. One advantage of coming on Friday instead of Saturday was the exclusivity and privacy. Other than Mark and me, we counted less than five other guests. We practically had the whole roof top to ourselves!

A staff from the Singapore Flyer leading us up to the usually restricted roof top
A staff from the Singapore Flyer leading us up to the usually restricted roof top
Excellent, unobstructed view of the race from the roof top of the Singapore Flyer
Excellent, unobstructed view of the race from the roof top of the Singapore Flyer
I think this is the Malaysia Petronas car
I think this is the Malaysia Petronas car
Red Bull gives you wings
Red Bull gives you wings
Fantastic view of one of the Turns
Fantastic view of one of the Turns
I told you it was super private - just Mark and me!
I told you it was super private - just Mark and me!
View of the Flyer capsules from the roof top
View of the Flyer capsules from the roof top
Mark is happy
Mark is happy
Even without the roof top access, the public can get a fantastic view from the 2nd floor as well
Even without the roof top access, the public can get a fantastic view from the 2nd floor as well

As the sky darkens, Mark and I headed for dinner at Popeye’s, situated within the Flyer complex itself. The restaurants and food stalls were all in operation, including the popular hawker food trail. I cannot understand why others would choose to buy marked up drinks and food from the various temporary kiosks instead of making their way down to the Singapore Flyer. There’s a wide variety of food and prices were controlled. I shall bear this in mind for future F1 visits.

The hawker food trail was open for business as usual :)
The hawker food trail was open for business as usual 🙂

Mark and I rounded up our day at the F1 races taking a ride in one of the Singapore Flyer capsules. Situated right next to the pit building, we were treated to a spectacular view of the Night Race from various angles, on top of the beautiful Singapore night skyline.

At the highest vantage point of the Singapore Flyer
At the highest vantage point of the Singapore Flyer
Singapore skyline changes rapidly - it looks different every time I ride the Singapore Flyer
Singapore skyline changes rapidly - it looks different every time I ride the Singapore Flyer
There's some light show on the MBS building featuring F1 cars, can you see them?
There's some light show on the MBS building featuring F1 cars, can you see them?
Helicopter view of the cars zipping past from the Singapore Flyer capsule
Helicopter view of the cars zipping past from the Singapore Flyer capsule
Top view of the pit building
Top view of the pit building

Next time you head for the races for the Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix, do consider viewing it from the Singapore Flyer for a different experience. 🙂

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