An obvious partnership, and the last decade, a landmark in the F1 calendar. But the sport of sports is a natural match for Singapore’s high international profile. No, sir, Formula 1 didn’t put Singapore on the world map. Other sponsors that generated reactions included Heineken, Rolex and DHL at 9%, 4% and 2%, respectively.Īs the Malaysian GP draws its final curtain, Singapore’s iconic night race draws fresh breaths. Sentiment around the brand was mostly positive during the period, with positive mentions peaking at 88% on September 14, and eventually settling at 68% on race day. Singapore Airlines, the official sponsor of the Grand Prix, dominated social buzz, accounting for 85% of chatter. Only 1% reacted negatively to the news. Online perceptions tracked by Meltwater included reactions to the drivers, cars, brands and sponsors across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, blogs, forums, message boards and review sites. Its analysis found 76% of reactions to the last-minute deal were positive, while 23% remained neutral. Meltwater, a global media intelligence firm, tracked online reactions in the lead-up and during the F1 weekend between September 13 – 18. With more than 90% of the race organisation sub-contracted annually to Singapore-based companies, the race also contributes to the local economy, over and above the tourism outcomes. The announcement comes against the background of a year-to-date 19% increase in ticket sales, with the weekend sales still to be included. In its first decade, the race has yielded significant economic benefits, attracting over 450,000 international visitors to Singapore and about S$1.4 billion in tourism receipts, inclusive of projected international visitor arrivals and tourism receipts for 2017. “The Singapore Grand Prix has been extended for another four years!” (Photo by Edwin Koo/Singapore GP via Getty Images)įriday 15 September, Turn 2 Grandstand, SGP F1 2017 first practice session is interrupted by an announcement that sets the Marina Bay Circuit on fire. So some races are beginning to sell out much more quickly than they used to.SINGAPORE – SEPTEMBER 17: Fireworks display during the 2017 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix at on Septemin Singapore. Pent up demand for live sport after the pandemic, the Netflix programme “Drive to Survive” has brought in a lot of new fans, and last year’s exciting championship battle also helped. Another point to make is that there is rising interest in Formula 1 over the past year. And it is true that Silverstone normally starts selling tickets almost one year in advance – they actually used to launch sales on the weekend of the race (1 year in advance), but I think it was a bit later this year. We’d love you to support our site by buying your tickets from our supplier, but otherwise you can go direct to the promoter/circuit, in this case Silverstone. So I don’t generally recommend buying from them. I’m sorry you were let down by the official F1 tickets store/mailing list, but you need to be aware that whilst this is affiliated with F1, these tickets are provided by a reseller (and they apply a markup on prices of 10-20%). I don’t think there will be more tickets, and I don’t normally recommend paying inflated prices on platforms like Vivid Seats and Viagogo. We do have some 3-day tickets left with our supplier, Grand Prix Tickets – including Chapel and Woodcote B grandstands. Hi Jeff, sorry to hear – but it’s not too late.
Please Note: General Admission ticket holders get roving access to the grandstands (with the exception of the T1 Enclosure, Village B Enclosure and Club Silverstone) on Friday. It’s important to secure your chosen spot in General Admission as early as possible, particularly on Saturday and Sunday as the popular areas get progressively busier over the course of the weekend. Some of the best General Admission viewing areas at Silverstone include the International Pits Straight (with a view of the start/finish line), Stowe, Luffield, Becketts, Vale and Copse Corner. The organizers have also invested in improving the GA experience in recent years by increasing capacity, constructing raised viewing mounds and moving some perimeter fencing to get fans to get closer to the action. In many cases, the GA areas are located directly in front of the grandstands. GA areas cover almost the whole circumference of the circuit and offer excellent vantage points at some of the best corners. The General Admission (GA) offer at Silverstone is pretty decent, and goes some way to justifying the high ticket price.