Singapore Grand Prix entertainment may be curbed if haze worsens, FIA says

The FIA did not give a threshold for when plans affecting entertainment and other outdoor activity would be activated.

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Published Oct 08, 2026, 02:12 PM

Updated Oct 08, 2026, 07:14 PM

The FIA said the Singapore Grand Prix race should go ahead, even if worsening haze brings “some restrictions” on outdoor entertainment.

Singapore’s air quality is in the “unhealthy” range, with smoke drifting from Indonesia’s fires, and officials are monitoring conditions closely.

The FIA said contingency plans are in place, with local advice guiding safety steps for teams; in 2019, organisers provided N95 masks and first aid.

SINGAPORE – There might be some restrictions on outdoor activity such as entertainment during this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, but not on the race, if the haze currently blanketing the city state worsens, the motor sports governing body FIA said on Oct 8.

Singapore has been shrouded in smoke for weeks, with air quality in the “unhealthy” range across the country, just a day ahead of the race weekend and during a busy week of conferences with regional, business, cryptocurrency and sports leaders descending on Singapore.

Despite the pall from Indonesia’s most intense fires in over a decade, the haze and poor air quality are not expected to threaten track activity or the staging of the F1 night race, said a FIA spokesperson.

“Air quality levels are being monitored by the relevant local authorities, and appropriate contingency measures are in place,” said the spokesperson.

The spokesperson said they were following recommendations from local authorities and working closely with them to safeguard the health of F1 teams.

Singapore’s tourism board said it was monitoring pollution levels and would inform those within the circuit of the latest haze developments and make medical assistance and N95 masks accessible on-site if required.

“In the event that haze causes visibility, public health or operational issues, the relevant agencies will work closely with Singapore GP to assess the situation before making any collective decisions regarding the event,” the board said.

In 2019, when haze was similarly in the unhealthy range during the Singapore Grand Prix, organisers had first-aid help on standby and made N95 masks available to those who needed it. REUTERS

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国际汽联没有给出影响娱乐和其他户外活动的计划何时启动的门槛。

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发布于 2026 年 10 月 8 日下午 2:12

更新于2026年10月8日晚上7:14

国际汽联表示，即使雾霾加剧导致户外娱乐活动受到“一些限制”，新加坡大奖赛也应该如期举行。

新加坡的空气质量处于“不健康”级别，印尼山火产生的烟雾飘来，官员们正在密切监测空气状况。

国际汽联表示，已制定应急计划，并根据当地建议指导车队采取安全措施；2019 年，组织者提供了 N95 口罩和急救用品。

新加坡——国际汽联（FIA）10月8日表示，如果笼罩新加坡的雾霾进一步恶化，本周末新加坡大奖赛期间的户外活动（如娱乐活动）可能会受到一些限制，但比赛本身不会受到影响。

新加坡已连续数周笼罩在烟雾之中，全国空气质量均处于“不健康”级别。而此时距离赛车周末仅剩一天，并且正值区域、商业、加密货币和体育界领袖齐聚新加坡参加各种会议的繁忙一周。

尽管印尼十多年来最严重的火灾造成了阴霾，但国际汽联发言人表示，烟雾和糟糕的空气质量预计不会威胁赛道活动或F1夜间比赛的举办。

发言人表示：“相关地方当局正在监测空气质量水平，并已采取适当的应急措施。”

发言人表示，他们正在遵循地方当局的建议，并与他们密切合作，以保障F1车队的健康。

新加坡旅游局表示，他们正在监测污染水平，并将向相关人员通报最新的雾霾情况，如有需要，还将在现场提供医疗援助和N95口罩。

“如果雾霾导致能见度、公共卫生或运营问题，相关机构将与新加坡大奖赛密切合作，评估情况，然后再就赛事做出任何集体决定，”董事会表示。

2019年新加坡大奖赛期间，雾霾也达到了不健康水平，赛事组织方安排了急救人员待命，并向有需要的人提供N95口罩。路透社

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