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Legends rock F1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix

24 September 2019, MVT 23:13
The 2019 instalment of the F1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix recorded an attendance of 268,000 individuals, its second-highest since the inaugural night race.
24 September 2019, MVT 23:13

Legends of music graced the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, with headliners including famous rock bands Red Hot Chilli Peppers and composer Hans Zimmer.

Red Hot Chilli Peppers at the F1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix. VIDEO: STRAITS TIMES

In addition to the electrifying audience of 65,000 individuals, the 'Padang Stage' hosted the reunion of electronic music producers 'Swedish House Mafia' following a five-year hiatus.

Other famous musicians to grace the stage include, English rock band Muse, singer Gwen Stafani and DJ Fatboy Slim.

Sebastian Vettel, who raced for team Ferarri, won the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc.

The four-time champion secured the win with a 2.6s margin over teammate Leclerc with Red Bull racer Max Verstappen coming in third.

According to Singapore Grand Prix, the 2019 instalment recorded an attendance of 268,000, its second-highest since the inaugural night race.

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