“Will make it spicy in 2023”, “No more cool tunnel” – F1 fans split as Singapore Grand Prix track is set to be shortened

The Singapore Grand Prix is one of the most awaited races in the F1 calendar and fans from all around flock here to see the race, and celebrities from all over the world come as well. It was recently announced that the Marina Bay Circuit will be shortened to 4.928km and turns 16 and 19 will be re-aligned to make a straight.

This shortening of the track is brought because they are going to be redeveloping The Float at Marina Bay into “NS Square” a community and events venue.

The race usually takes place at night and gives a wonderful scenic view to the audience and drivers who are present at the venue.

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F1 twitter debates on the shortening of the Singapore Grand Prix track

The Singapore Grand Prix is one of the most long-awaited and exciting races on the F1 calendar. This race is looked forward to the most and fans and celebrities from all around the world flock here to watch the action unfold. The Marina Bay street circuit is one of the most beautiful and trickiest tracks on the calendar and it pushes a driver to perform at their best here.

The track is scheduled to be shortened to 4.928 km and this has displeased some fans. The shortening of the track and other changes could end up removing some of the thrills of the race was what they felt. They debated this extensively in the reply section of the Singapore GP Twitter account.

? The Marina Bay Street Circuit will be updated from 2023 due to the redevelopment of The Float at Marina Bay into "NS Square". The #F1 #SingaporeGP track will be reduced to 4.928km with Turns 16 to 19 re-aligned into a straight. More info at https://t.co/b54sENWDYu pic.twitter.com/YUpqwL6MFg

— SingaporeGP (@F1NightRace) October 19, 2022

no more k-mag track record

— яatboy (@killsratboy) October 19, 2022

https://twitter.com/neonRLF1/status/1582698375035568128

RIP the iconic T18, but hopefully it’ll improve racing

— Mehdi (@Sangokwho) October 19, 2022

Aw, yet an iconic layout removed

— Dat cap ?? (@whopcap) October 19, 2022

https://twitter.com/michaelk_2/status/1582686680951054336

https://twitter.com/ThisIsSpleet/status/1582776902414401537

There are quite a few fans who were happy with the changes on track as well. Here are some of the reactions from fans who seemed happy about the change:

I approve. That section is kinda clumsy and awkward on a track that is very tight, and full of slower corners. Although it was cool because cars went underneath the grandstand there.

— Vincent Magnarella (@vincemags) October 19, 2022

More overtaking opportunities can only be a good thing. Definitely make this permanent.

— FieldMedic (@FieldMedic4077) October 19, 2022

It's a good change. Might make overtaking a bit more likely and will cut down on lap time.

— General Dreagon (@GeneralDreagon) October 19, 2022

This will make it spicy in 2023. Can’t wait ?

— PeekPerformance ?? (@PeekPerfomance) October 19, 2022

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