So I guess some of you guys will going to the F1 Show held at the Marina area from 26th to 28th of September right? It is ironic that in Singapore where the land is scarce and the entire island overcrowded, Singaporeans love their cars and they love racing. You know, people go ga-ga over some uber expensive car with some huge spoiler which nobody in their right mind will be willing to drive it on the roads of Singapore. I mean yes, it does look good and cool but what’s the point?I guess if more you can’t have it, the more appealing it will be. It is no wonder Singapore has so many cars on the roads.

And don’t you think it is weird that Singapore is holding a racing show? Come on, Singapore is so small and overcrowded. Plus it is so warm. I won’t want to be sitting in the hot sun sweating with thousands of others waiting for a vehicle to come round the track once every 15 minutes which I will then glimpse for about 10 seconds before it disappears around the other corner . Of course, the race in Singapore is held at night but that’s not the point. The point is that it is causing a lot of problems in Singapore, especially for those working in the area. Just imagine traffic jams, road closures, road diversions, blocked pathways, constructions, inconveniences and so on.  Sure, it brings in the money and tourists but in my opinion, the cost outweighs the benefits.

Anyway, before I go off track and start talking about something else, I think I will head back to the main topic, which is tips for going to the Singapore F1 show.  So if you are going to the F1 show, I would recommend you guys to do the followin:

1. Take the public transport! Seriously, the traffic is going to be extremely congestion during the F1 period. You will bound to be caught in a jam whether you are going into the Marina Area or when you are leaving.
2. Water bottles (with water). Even in the evening or at night, the weather is still rather warm in Singapore. And with the crowd and the excitement, you will bound to feel the heat, so make sure you have enough water to drink.
3. Don’t bring your kids to the F1. I have seen idiots bringing their toddlers and babies to IT shows before. Those fools push their prams in such an overcrowded condition and thus creates even more chaos and human congestion. If you do that at the F1 Show, you are the ultimate idiot and someone should run you down.
4.  If you are driving, you will need a special pass to enter the restricted zone at the Marina area. If you don’t have the special pass, you will not be allowed to enter those areas. So if you are driving but you don’t have the special pass, please park somewhere else and take the free bridging service to your designated “screaming” gallery. Even if you have the special pass, just think of the traffic condition at the Marina area and then be smart and park somewhere else as well.
5. Come early. Even if you take the public transport, there will always be someone blocking your path. There are a lot of sissy walkers in Singapore who can’t walk normally. If you are driving, parking is going to be  a very serious problem for you. So, try and come early to the show. Imagine the congestion if everyone comes at 7pm!
6. If you are driving, please drive carefully. Singaporeans are a very impatient lot. So when it comes to jams and traffic lights, Singaporeans can’t wait and they get pissed and angry. However, it is ironic that Singaporeans are more than willing to queue for silly Hello Kitty dolls and first edition cash cards.
7. Plan! Where are your seats located? Which gallery? Where are the nearest carpark? How do are you going to get there.
8. Sleep early the previous night. Obvious why.
9. Bring binoculars. Don’t expect to be so close to the action. Most of the galleries are located rather far from the track so you won’t be seeing much if you don’t have a binoculars.
10. Have fun! Not sure how they do it, but I am sure that most of the crazies attending the F1 show will enjoy themselves. Crazy people.

Well, these are the tips have I for those going to the Singapore F1 show. Good luck and bring some ear plugs to the show. For more information on road closures and diversions, please refer to LTA’s website.

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