Singapore F1 night race 2022: Wet weather brings thrills and spills but fails to dampen fans' spirits
But the drivers came through relatively unscathed, with Red Bull’s Sergio Perez eventually claiming the chequered flag at around 11pm after leading the race from the start. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who started in pole position, had to settle for second.attended the three-day event, with millions more around the world witnessing an eventful race full of thrills and spills.
Since its debut in 2008, the race has also generated more than S$1.5 billion in incremental tourism receipts. However, some said that more could have been done to prepare for the wet weather, especially after many fans’ shoes got caked in mud after a similar downpour before Saturday’s qualifying session and concert.
"We were instructed not to open our umbrellas at the pit area and to collect our ponchos at the information counter instead. Over there we were told that there weren't enough ponchos. With Singapore's experience in planning, we expected better," he said. Unprepared for the rain, Mr Guzman had to return home — a few stops away from the Marina Bay Street Circuit — to change into fresh clothes, but said that the hassle was worth it.
Mr Parvin Rajadren, the chief executive officer of a securities and IT firm, said he livestreamed the football match on his mobile phone.
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