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The Marina Bay Street Circuit is once again packed with excitement and anticipation as the Formula 1 Grand Prix revs up in Singapore this weekend. From September 15 to 17, 20 racecar drivers from 10 different teams meet on the race circuit to compete in a battle of velocity and suspense.
The week leading to the race is loaded with high-octane F1-themed parties and concerts. While we sip on themed cocktails, the drivers are slowly streaming into Singapore to prepare for the rambunctious weekend ahead. We check out what these stars are up to right before the electrifying races happen.
1. Lewis Hamilton poses with a pineapple
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Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton holds up a pineapple, which prompted some netizens to link it to Singapore’s president Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who used the fruit as his recent campaign symbol.
2. Lando Norris sports a new haircut
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McLaren’s Lando Norris is one of the first few to hit the streets of Singapore. To beat Singapore’s heat, he decides to get a fresh new trim before the busy weekend.
3. George Russell plays a game of tennis
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The other half of Mercedes, George Russell, chooses to prep by playing a few rounds of tennis with Lando Norris.
4. Yuki Tsunoda rows a boat at Marina Bay Sands
@formula1officialteamerch Slightly random but a good surprise none the less 🛶 #f1 #yukitsunoda #marinabaysands #sampanride #f1merch ♬ AnySoundEffects Thinking Meme – Any Sound Effects
To pass the time, Alpha Tauri’s Yuki Tsunoda rows families and tourists on a sampan boat.
5. Valtteri Bottas takes in the Singapore skyline
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Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas snaps a picture of our Lion city skyline.
6. Sergio Perez has a feast
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Right before landing, Red Bull’s Sergio Perez tucks into a hearty meal.
7. Oscar Piastri shares a panoramic view of Marina Bay
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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri shares a gorgeous shot of Singapore’s night and day.
8. Nico Hülkenberg goes for a run
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Moneygram’s Nico Hülkenberg goes for a run around the Marina Bay Street Circuit track.
9. Zhou Guanyu releases a brand new helmet
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Only for a limited time, Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu has released a new ‘Year of the Rabbit’ helmet that is decorated by decals of a rabbits and Marina Bay Sands.
10. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc takes a ride around the circuit with bicycles
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Scuderia Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz takes a look around the circuit by cycling.
11. Esteban Ocon and Jack Doohan race around with the Luge
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Alpine’s Esteban Ocon and Jack Doohan take things manual by driving around Skyline Luge.
12. Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant hold a meet and greet
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Williams’ F1 drivers Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant held a meet and greet at Raffles City to meet fans.
13. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez drive around Jewel
@ilabzye F1 Racers Max and Sergio filming in Jewel Singapore . #f12023 #singaporegrandprix #maxverstappen #sergioperez #redbull #fy ♬ original sound – MORE ENERGY 😎
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez drive around the waterfall of Jewel.
