How Will Singapore GP Handle Haze During F1 Race?

The Singapore Grand Prix organizers are preparing for potential haze disruptions during this year's Formula 1 race, as the city-state faces an increased risk of transboundary smoke from fires in Indonesia. Haze is covered under the team's overall contingency plan, with government agencies ready to assist if air quality affects visibility, public health or race operations.

The Meteorological Service Singapore warns of heightened haze risk due to fires in Indonesia's Sumatra and Kalimantan, exacerbated by El Nino's hotter and drier conditions. The Interagency Haze Task Force, comprising 28 agencies, will coordinate with the Singapore GP based on PSI levels and PM2.5 readings, ensuring spectators, staff, drivers, and crew receive timely updates on conditions and have access to medical assistance and N95 masks if needed.

The task force has been reviewing and updating its response plans since April, and authorities have stepped up public communication about the increased haze risk. While the Singapore GP is not planning to cancel or postpone the race, decisions to modify the event will be made in coordination with government agencies if air quality creates safety, visibility, or operational issues.