F1 BUZZ IS BACK AT THE BAY

Photos of superstar on drivers appearing social media ahead of iconic night race

- Melvyn Teoh

It is that time of the year again for motorheads in Singapore and around the world as they gather at the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the only night race on the Formula One calendar - the Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix.

The battle for supremacy in the drivers' and constructors' championships is set to continue with McLaren gunning to extend their lead on rivals Red Bull after Oscar Piastri's race win in Azerbaijan last weekend, while the heat is on Max Verstappen with McLaren's Lando Norris and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc hot on his heels.

Sightings of superstar drivers in Singapore have started to appear on social media, as one lucky fan caught Leclerc on a buggy at Changi Airport.

George Russell posted a photo of him and the Mercedes team in the pouring rain after a game of padel.

Norris was also spotted enjoying a game of padel on the roof top of Marina Square. He was then seen having supper with his entourage at Zamas River Valley, a popular Indian Muslim restaurant near Great World City.

Alpine driver Esteban Ocon was at Universal Studios, where he posted photos of himself celebrating his 28th birthday on Sept 17, adding: "No cake today but I was allowed a doughnut."