“This year, we expect a much larger crowd than before, but with the depth of expertise that we have built over 10 to 15 years, and with the people we have groomed, we are more than capable of handling this weekend’s event,” said Mr Christopher Choo, assistant director of the Singapore Grand Prix.
“We tapped on contractors and vendors who have had experience in the event, so there’s no big need to re-plan and re-think everything. They could come in and work with us on plans that we’ve done previously, in previous years.”
One example of such experienced contractors is Pico, which found ways around its challenges.
Having put together the F1 grandstand and corporate suites since the inaugural Singapore GP, the firm said that despite supply chain disruptions, it pulled off its job this year by using recycled material and relying on the expertise of its core team in charge of previous races.
“The material used in the events are mostly recycled for every year. This became a foresight for this year, when the global supply chain was disrupted as a result of the pandemic. This allows all work to remain on track,” said Mr Jayden Huang Renjie, Pico’s general manager.
Tourists aside, Singaporeans are expected to spend a whopping S$420 million visiting bars, restaurants, and cafes during the Grand Prix, according to research firm Seven Rooms.