The Singapore Turn 1 Grandstand is on the outside of the start / finish straight and the first corner on the Marina Bay Street circuit. It gives spectators a great view of the Turn 1 where there’s often a lot of action to be seen.
There is also the new Chicane @ Turn 1 grandstand on the other side of the track.
This guide provides all the information you need to know if you’re considering booking a seat in these two stands. It includes example views, a seating plan, tips for picking the best seats and how and where to buy tickets.
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Turn 1 Grandstand Singapore - Location
The Turn 1 Grandstand is located on the outside (right-hand side) of the circuit at the end of the start / finish straight.
It’s positioned parallel to the main straight and is adjacent to the main Singapore Pit Grandstand (which is to the left of the Turn 1 stand).
It’s also at 90 degrees to the Turn 2 grandstand which is to the right of it.
The left half of the grandstand (as you look at the circuit) has the end of the straight running directly in front of it.
The right half extends past the track as it curves away from the stand around Turn 1. Turn 1 is also known as Sheares.
The Chicane @ Turn 1 grandstand is on the other side of the track, on the inside of Turn 1:
Is Turn 1 a good place to sit?
Turn 1 on the Singapore GP circuit always sees a lot of action during the Grand Prix. It’s a tight corner at the end of the long pit straight which is one of the Singapore DRS zones, so it’s often a prime spot for overtaking.
The pit lane exit between Turns 2 and 3 often causes some drama as cars re-join the track right where others are turning in to Turn 3.
Plus this is one of the most likely places for a first lap pile up, just as we saw in 2017.
Grandstand details
Cover
There is no roof or cover over either the Turn 1 or Chicane @ Turn 1 grandstand stand. They’er both completely exposed to the elements, so you’ll get wet if it rains. Bring weather protection!
The only exception is the very left hand side of the stand in block A2 which is beneath the flyover, but it’s so high up it won’t offer much protection (if any).
Seats
The seats are individual chairs with folding seat bases.
TV Screens
There are two giant TV screens visible from the Turn 1 stand, as shown in the image below. One is parallel to the main straight and easiest to see for people in the left / central section of the grandstand.
The other is pointing more towards the first corner but is good for people sat in the right hand side of the Turn 1 grandstand.
For the Chicane @ Turn 1 stand, there’s one screen on the other side of the track just to the left of the Turn 2 grandstand that’s visible.
Turn 1 Grandstand Tickets
The Turn 1 Grandstand and Chicane @ Turn 1 Grandstand are both super popular at the Singapore GP and tickets often sell out fast on the official website. So instead I’d recommend buying tickets through StubHub where sometimes you can find them cheaper than original price, plus you’ll have way more single-day ticket options available.
I’ve bought F1 tickets through StubHub numerous times over the last few seasons and have always had a great experience. I used them for tickets to the inaugural Las Vegas GP in 2023 and they were faultless. Their ‘FanProtect Guarantee’ is also pretty robust and will keep your tickets / money safe.
- Tickets include complimentary rides on the Singapore Flyer
- Tickets include access to all Zones 1, 2, 3 & 4 around the circuit. Same a Premier Walkabout ticket with the addition of reserved seats in the grandstand all weekend
- Turn 1 grandstand is one of the most expensive grandstands at the circuit
- Chicane @ Turn 1 is a cheaper option
- Tickets include access to all of the Singapore GP concerts across the weekend
Singapore Turn 1 Grandstand Seating Plan
Below is the seating plan for the Turn 1 Grandstand at the Singapore Grand Prix. As it shows, the blocks further to the right of the stand (as you look at the circuit) are the higher numbers.
The rows at the back of the stand furthest from the track are higher up, and the rows at the front are pretty much at track level.
Turn 1 Grandstand view
From the Turn 1 Grandstand you have a view of the end of the start / finish straight, the pit exit and Turns 1, 2 and the entry of Turn 3. The map below shows the parts of the circuit you can see highlighted in pink. Obviously the circuit goes under the flyover!
The higher the row you choose, the better your view will be. If you’re in the front row you’re closest to the track but the fence is directly in front of you. If you’re on the left hand side (lower block numbers) of the stand parallel to the end of the main straight the cars will just pass by very quickly in front of you.
This video is quite old, but was filmed from block A3 of the Turn 1 grandstand, and shows your view through the first 3 corners:
This video shows the view from block A5 row 5:
The further to the left you sit in the stand (lower block numbers) the less you can see of the entry to Turn 3. Equally if you sit on the extreme right hand side of the stand in block A8 or A9 your view of Turn 3 is also going to be restricted.
This time the Turn 2 grandstand and the barrier / fence on the outside of Turn 2 will block your view of the entry to Turn 3 slightly.
The video below was filmed from block A6 row 8. You can see that if you sat much further to the right you’d start to lose sight of the entry of Turn 3 behind the barrier / fence.
This next video was filmed from block A6 row 19 seat 18, a little higher up in the stand than the previous video:
This next video was filmed from block A8, Row 17, and it shows that you are just starting to lose the cars out of sight behind the far end of the adjancent grandstand as they enter Turn 3. But otherwise it’s a great view:
Everywhere in the stand gives you a great view of the braking zone for Turn 1, the pit exit and Turn 2.
Chicane @ Turn 1 Grandstand view
The Chicane @ Turn 1 grandstand used to be the VIP only Paddock Club grandstand, but they realised they’d make more money from it by selling it as a normal stand.
The view from this stand is of the inside of Turn 1, 2 and 3. The cars appear from your right just as they enter Turn 1, then you can watch them all the way until they enter Turn 3.
The video below shows the view from this stand at 4:44:
Turn 1 Grandstand best seats
If I was booking seats in the Singapore Turn 1 Grandstand for the Grand Prix, I’d try and get seats in blocks A4, A5 or A6. These are in the middle of the stand and will give you a perfect view of Turns 1, 2 and 3, plus still a great view of the braking zone for Turn 1 at the end of the main straight.
I’d always try and get seats in the highest rows possible. Being higher gives you a better vantage point and means you can look over the top of the safety fencing, rather than directly through it.
I’d avoid seats in the front couple of rows, especially in blocks A2, A3 or A4 as they’re along the straight and you’ll just have a quick flash of the cars at they fly past you.
Nearest Entrance & MRT Station
The nearest entrance gate is Gate 1 on Republic Boulevard, close to Nicoll Highway MRT station CC5.
See our guide on Singapore GP travel for more information on getting to the circuit and which entrance gates to use.
Distance to Padang Stage / Zone 4
The Padang Stage in Zone 4 is where most of the major live music artists will be performing across the weekend. Unfortunately the Turn 1 Grandstand is about as far away from there as you can get, and would probably take the best part of 45 minutes to walk there (which in the heat and humidity isn’t fun).
Alternatively you could exit via Gate 1 and take the MRT from Nicoll Highway to City Hall (around 15 minutes, need to change) and re-enter the circuit via Gate 3 close to the Padang Stage.
There is also the Wharf Stage in Zone 1 right next to the Turn 1 grandstand where some of the smaller artists will be performing over the weekend.
Check out the Singapore F1 schedule and the Singapore F1 concert lineups to see timings and details of the on and off-track action over the GP weekend.
Other Singapore Grandstands
Here’s my spectating guides for the other grandstands at the Singapore Grand Prix:
