Official 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***

[Piginapoke]

After a cracker in Monza we’re in Singapore for a night race. Perez won here last year and may go well again. The circuit has been changed a bit since last year – 23 turns down to 19.

I’ll be looking at whether Piastri can continue his good performance relative to Norris and if Lawson can continue to hammer nails into Ricciardo’s F1 coffin.

Aston and McLaren should go well here, Williams and Ferrari less so.

Here’s to a great race. Again, poll is for 2nd.

Date(s): Friday 15 to Sunday 17 Sept 2023.

UK Broadcast Timings (and track time)

All sessions are live on Sky F1. Qualifying and race highlights are shown on Channel 4.





2022 Race Highlights:

https://youtu.be/35_ajbPPcm0?si=EfclO1UIsd3dNnyq

Live timing for all sessions available here:

https://www.formula1.com/en/f1-live.html

Lap times, PU component use, technical reports and Stewards' decisions for the weekend will appear here:

https://www.fia.com/documents/championships/fia-fo...

Weather forecast (thunder and rain):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/1880252

Tyre options:

Soft range- C3-C5:



2022 Result (Perez win):

Edited by Piginapoke on Sunday 10th September 19:32

[PhilAsia]

Thanks PiaP!

I would like to either see Perez win, or Norris.

I cannot see past Max being heavily pushed for a further continuous wins streak by RBR though, if Perez does find some form.

[TikTak]

Also thanks to PiaP!

Feeling a bad weekend for Aston for some reason. Norris best of the rest. Think this will suit the McLaren.

Looks like the weather and probably some safety car action may play a huge part in this one, so not ruling anyone out on strat calls ... except Ferrari

[BrettMRC]

Assuming the circuit changes haven't dramatically changed the circuits flow to suit Max, then I'm 60% on for a Perez pole & win - with Max to take fastest lap and end up somewhere about 10secs off Perez at the end.

Lewis to be 3rd, with Norris, Russel & Piastri following.

Ferrari to cock up.

Thanks and to the Rt Hon PIAP/

[MustangGT]

I would not bet against Lewis, he often pulls out something special in Singapore. At least a podium.

[Sandpit Steve]

Thanks PiaP as usual!

The circuit change is to remove the fiddly right-left-left-right which used to form turns 16-19, in front of the grandstand right by the bay. The cars now go behind where the grandstand was (the area is being redeveloped), staying on Raffles Ave. it will make the circuit considerably faster, and encourage the teams to run less downforce.

2022 vs 2023 layouts from Wiki

[TikTak]

Hmm that's a fair change. Will help the RB and Williams out. Maybe the Ferrari's too going on Monza pace.

Does that mean that 14 to 16 is now a DRS zone too as with 5 to 7?

edit - just seen that its still 13 to 14, which seems a bit stupid to not relocate to me.

Edited by TikTak on Monday 11th September 13:10

[Steamer]

Singapore in the rain then?

... could be anyone's race

[Sandpit Steve]

TikTak said:

Hmm that's a fair change. Will help the RB and Williams out. Maybe the Ferrari's too going on Monza pace.

Does that mean that 14 to 16 is now a DRS zone too as with 5 to 7?

edit - just seen that its still 13 to 14, which seems a bit stupid to not relocate to me.

Good point about the DRS zone, which does indeed make sense to move.

I guess they’ll also be extending the runoff at the new T16 as well, with the cars now approaching at 300kph!

[HustleRussell]

Could be a reversal of recent fortunes here, a strong Aston Martin or Mercedes?

[suffolk009]

BrettMRC said:

Assuming the circuit changes haven't dramatically changed the circuits flow to suit Max, then I'm 60% on for a Perez pole & win - with Max to take fastest lap and end up somewhere about 10secs off Perez at the end.

/

I cannot imagine a world in which Red Bull let that happen.

[BrettMRC]

suffolk009 said:

BrettMRC said:

Assuming the circuit changes haven't dramatically changed the circuits flow to suit Max, then I'm 60% on for a Perez pole & win - with Max to take fastest lap and end up somewhere about 10secs off Perez at the end.

/

I cannot imagine a world in which Red Bull let that happen.

Unless they intentionally hobble Perez' car then it's possible IMO.

[Jasandjules]

BrettMRC said:

Unless they intentionally hobble Perez' car then it's possible IMO.

Slow pit stop and/or poor strategy for him - you know, things that have happened before....

[Piginapoke]

Jasandjules said:

BrettMRC said:

Unless they intentionally hobble Perez' car then it's possible IMO.

Slow pit stop and/or poor strategy for him - you know, things that have happened before....

Do you actually think Max needs any help to beat Perez?

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Liam to score points here and make Danny Ricc look like the wrong choice.

Obviously Max to win. Lando and oddly, Carlos on the podium.

[mk1coopers]

Thanks for the thread PiaP, not sure I can muster the enthusiasm to watch this, however, this thread remains my go to for what happened and if it is worth watching the recording.

As to the race, if it is wet will they even run?, there seems to be no desire to run full wets from anyone, in which case what is the point of transporting them around the world.

Results wise, Ferrari to continue with their poor decisions, RB (or rather MV) to manage the race from the front without challenge, SP to drive another nail into his RB coffin, everyone else to scrabble for what’s left.

[rdjohn]

It will be interesting to see if the FIA have discovered and banned the cheat mechanisms for flexi-wings that pass static tests.

I cant see it making much difference in actual outcomes, just make RB a bit slower under DRS and Mercedes even slower.. The behaviour of their front wing under full load is extraordinary.

[rdjohn]

It will be interesting to see if the FIA have discovered and banned the cheat mechanisms for flexi-wings that pass static tests.

I cant see it making much difference in actual outcomes, just make RB a bit slower under DRS and Mercedes even slower.. The behaviour of their front wing under full load is extraordinary.

[Still Mulling]

Thanks PiaP. I always enjoy Singapore

PS: I notice that Verstappen isn't an option on the list for second place. Can't we even have hope?!

[Crudeoink]

rdjohn said:

It will be interesting to see if the FIA have discovered and banned the cheat mechanisms for flexi-wings that pass static tests.

I cant see it making much difference in actual outcomes, just make RB a bit slower under DRS and Mercedes even slower.. The behaviour of their front wing under full load is extraordinary.

Agreed, will be interesting to see if there are any changes in the pecking order, and if so, who is the most impacted. From the onboard footage it would appear there is significant front wing deflection from every team towards the front of the grid with Alpine, with MB, Aston and Alpine being the biggest offenders. I'd like to see the back markers to catch up a bit but the gap is too big imo. Hoping for a good result from Williams again with the removal of T16-19 and a 1/4 mile straight in its place