By Massita Ahmad
SINGAPORE, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2022 has set a new record for the highest attendance ever in its 13-year history with a sold-out record crowd of 302,000 over three days, according to the race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd.
“The return of Formula 1 was highly anticipated, with tickets snapped up within hours of the launch earlier this year,” said its Deputy Chairman Colin Syn, in a statement issued in Singapore GP’s website today.
“From the time we announced our contract renewal at the end of January, we have had several months of intense planning to put together a mega show to signal our return in a big way,” Syn added.
After a two-year absence due to the global 2019 pandemic, Singapore GP said spectators came from all over the world, including Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Netherlands and the USA.
It is set for a thrilling finale this evening with Charles Leclerc in pole position, Sergio Perez in second, and Lewis Hamilton third on the grid.
The night race will be held at 5.063 km long Marina Bay Street Circuit here.
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