Going to the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the Singapore Grand Prix? Don’t get stuck at the gate or denied entry.
Read this guide to understand the circuit’s bag policy and security measures and avoid problems that could ruin your Formula 1 experience. We’ll provide you with the most important facts you need to know, including what you can and can’t bring, along with race-day essentials worth packing.
Bag Rules for the Singapore Grand Prix
According to the race organizers, the capacity of your bag must not exceed 20 liters.
What size is a bag under 20 liters? Think of a small daypack, waist bag, or compact backpack. A bag measuring roughly 12 x 8 x 12 inches (30 × 20 × 30 cm) holds about 18 liters and should be allowed by circuit security. However, since the rule focuses on capacity, not dimensions, check the liter capacity listed by your bag's manufacturer. As a general rule of thumb, avoid large backpacks, travel bags, or luggage.
There are no storage facilities for bags at the venue, so be mindful of what you bring.
Your bags may be checked at all gates and F1 Paddock Club entrances, so pack light to speed up the process. Security at the circuit reserves the right to inspect your bag and personal belongings before, during, and after the race. They can also deny you entry or remove you from the circuit if you’re found carrying a prohibited item.
If you run into issues or you find that your bag is too large for the Singapore GP, there are several paid luggage-storage services around Marina Bay, such as Bounce Storage and Nannybag outlets. Prices generally start from $5 (SGD 6.25) per bag/day.
What You CAN Bring to the Circuit
Here are items you can bring to the Marina Bay Street Circuit during race weekend.
Personal Electronic Gadgets and Accessories
- Mobile phones
- Handheld personal communication devices
- Tablets (Allowed, but you can’t use them at the grandstands, viewing platforms, or the Padang Stage Fan Zone)
- Still image cameras
- Monopods, tripods, or selfie sticks that DON’T exceed 12 inches (30 cm) when extended
Photos taken at the venue must be for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
Note: Power banks are not expressly allowed, so it is advised that you pack a small, portable one if you need to.
Water
You may bring one non-glass water bottle with a maximum capacity of 1 liter per person. Refill stations, known as “water points,” are available throughout the Circuit Park.
Hearing Protection
- Earplugs
- Ear defenders
- Earmuffs
Sun and Rain Protection
- Sunscreen
- Caps
- Ponchos
- Raincoats
- Umbrellas (Allowed, but you can’t use them at the grandstands, viewing platforms, or the Padang Stage Fan Zone)
Disability Aids
- Guide dogs
- Wheelchairs
Fan Items
- Team flags
- Country flags
What You CAN’T Bring to the Circuit
These items are prohibited.
Large bags
- Bags with a capacity of more than 20 liters
- Trolley bags
- Suitcases
- Other luggage
Recording Equipment
- Video cameras
- Cameras with a total length over 12 inches (30 cm), including body, lens, and hood
- Audio recorders
- Drones
- Other remote-controlled devices
- Monopods, tripods, and selfie sticks longer than 30 cm when extended
Food and Drinks
Outside food and drinks are banned (except for a refillable, non-glass water bottle as listed above). Food, water, and beverages will be available for purchase at the track.
Wheeled Vehicles
- Bicycles
- Electric scooters
- Skate scooters
- Rollerblades
- Skateboards
- Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) and similar recreational transport devices
- Non-collapsible prams or strollers
Containers
- Glass bottles and other glassware
- Cans
Obstructive Items
- Chairs
- Stools
- Foldable chairs or stools
- Work tools
- Helmets
- Coolers
- Hampers
- Infant car seats
Disruptive Items
- Loud hailers
- Air horns
- Whistles
- Musical instruments
- Other noisy devices
- Spray cans
Dangerous Items
- Frisbees
- Flag poles
- Sporting equipment or similar objects that could be used as projectiles
- Helium balloons
- Glue and adhesives
- Fireworks
- Sparklers
- Distress signals
- Bladed or sharp objects
Flags, Signs, Banners, and Clothing
- Unauthorized flyers and advertising materials
- Items displaying unauthorized commercial branding
- Items displaying foreign national emblems, political messages, or offensive signs or logos
- Corporate flags and banners
Illegal Items (under Singapore law)
- Drugs
- Vaporizers, e-cigarettes, and e-pipes
- Flares
- Certain cause-based paraphernalia
Pets
Animals, except guide dogs, are not allowed at the venue.
Important Visitor Rules to Remember
- Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas. You cannot smoke in sheltered areas, the Pit Lane, on track, in grandstands, or at concert zones.
- You can leave and re-enter the circuit on the same day, but you must scan out at the exit gate before leaving.
- There is no admission or re-admission during the final hour before the circuit closes.
- Don’t take alcohol out of the circuit.
- Don’t take event property such as signs and other infrastructure out of the circuit.
Race Day Essentials for the Singapore Grand Prix
Although the Singapore Grand Prix is famous for being a night race, gates are open during the day. Come prepared for sun, humidity, and rain. We recommend that you bring the following items:
- Race ticket
- Mobile phone
- Refillable water bottle
- Raincoat or poncho (available for sale at merchandise booths within the circuit)
- Sunscreen
- Cap or hat
- Comfortable shoes
- Small backpack or bag
- Light, breathable clothes
- Cooling towel
- Compact hand-held fan
- Small power bank
- Ear protection (earmuffs or earplugs)
Learn More About What to Expect on Race Weekend
FanAmp’s Singapore Grand Prix guides provide everything you need to know about this year’s event. We cover race schedules, fan zone experiences, and lots more.
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