SINGAPORE - For his first Singapore Grand Prix experience this weekend, American entrepreneur Rembrandt Flores will be in a race of his own as he makes his no-expenses-spared week-long trip here count. On the business front, the founder of a Los Angeles-based Web3 consultancy is here also for Asia Crypto Week, where he is attending various crypto conferences including its...
American entrepreneur Rembrandt Flores estimates his total spending for the week at upwards of US$30,000 . PHOTOS: ST FILE, COURTESY OF REMBRANDT FLORES
The highlight of his packed itinerary for play is race day on Oct 2 - he and his group of around 10 friends will be watching the unofficial "most gruelling race in the F1 calendar" from the air-conditioned comfort of the Paddock Club. The race weekend kicks off on Friday. Mr Flores, who is in his 40s, estimates his total spending for the week at upwards of US$30,000 - for expenses such as the conference passes, stay at a five-star hotel in Orchard Road and flights.
Tickets for race-viewing parties at venues near or around the track have been snapped up, including at rooftop bars Mr Stork at Andaz Singapore in Fraser Street and 1-Arden Bar at CapitaSpring in Market Street.
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