Religious leaders bless F1 race
On Sunday, religious leaders representing the Bahai faith, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism, Taoism and Zoroastrianism were at the Formula One Pit Building at Marina Bay to bless the start of the race week here and pray for safety of the drivers.
The little-known ritual has been a regular feature since the inaugural night race began in 2008.
F1 road closures from Sept 19 to 25
A series of road closures affecting the Marina Centre area will take place from September 19 to 25, to facilitate the setting up and dismantling of the race infrastructure.
Affected roads will be closed from 0001hrs, September 19 (Wednesday) to facilitate the set-up of race infrastructure.
The affected roads will reopen progressively after the race and all roads will be fully accessible by 5am, September 25 (Tuesday) onwards.
The following stretch of roads will still be accessible during the morning peak hours from Sept 19 to 22, 5am to 9.30am:
Pre-race (Sept 19 to 21)
- A stretch of Fullerton Road, St Andrew’s Road and Stamford Road on September 19 (Wednesday) and September 20(Thursday). Motorists from Nicoll Highway can also turn right into Stamford Rd towards Penang Road.
- Nicoll Highway, Esplanade Drive and the stretch from Republic Avenue to Bayfront Avenue between September 19 (Wednesday) and September 21(Friday)
Race weekend (Sept 22 - 23 )
Nicoll Highway and Esplanade Drive on September 22 (Saturday).
On Sept 24, Nicoll Highway, Esplanade Drive, the stretch from Republic Avenue to Bayfront Avenue and Raffles Boulevard will be accessible from 6am and 9.30am and between 5pm and 8.30pm.
During the road closure period, a single-lane along Nicoll Highway and Raffles Boulevard will be accessible to motorists who want to get to the car parks of the various buildings within the Marina Centre area.
The lane will be accessible at these times:
Pre-race and first race day (Sept 19 – 21 ): Between 10am and 5pm; 10pm and 6am
Race weekend (Sept 22 – 23): Midnight to 1pm
Post race day (Sept 24 ): 10am and 5pm and 10pm and 6am
Besides the single-lane, motorists can also enter the area via Temasek Boulevard from the ECP slip road to Rochor Road throughout the day. Access via these two routes will be regulated if traffic volume is unusually high.
Motorists are strongly advised not to stop their vehicles indiscriminately so as not to obstruct the traffic flow. Traffic wardens will be deployed on site to direct traffic and assist the public.
Road information and directional signs will be put up in the vicinity to direct motorists.
Non-operation of ERP gantries due to F1Five Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantries near the Formula One race circuit will not be in operation at certain times, as they may interfere with video transmission equipment used for the race:
The following roads and lanes will be closed to vehicles at the corresponding timings:
| ERP Gantry | Non-Operation Dates and Time | |
| 1 | New Bridge Road | Sep 20 (Thursday) & Sept 21 (Friday) between 6pm and 7pm |
| 2 | South Bridge Road | Sep 20 (Thursday) & Sept 21 (Friday) between 6pm and 7pm |
| 3 | ECP (eastbound) from Ophir Road | Sep 20 (Thursday) & Sept 21 (Friday) between 6pm and 8pm |
| 4 | Temasek Boulevard | Sept 20 (Thursday) and Sept 21(Friday) between 12pm and 8pm 22 September (Saturday) between 12.30pm and 8pm |
| 5 | Republic Boulevard | Sept 20 (Thursday) and Sept 21(Friday) between 12pm and 8pm 22 September (Saturday) between 12.30pm and 8pm |
Vehicles going under these gantries during the specified dates and time will not be charged.
For more information on road closures for F1, click here.
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