After forest fires in Indonesia: Smog in Singapore: Formula 1 organizer speaks out

After forest fires in Indonesia, the heavy smog that reached Singapore is keeping Formula 1 busy. The haze has enveloped large parts of Southeast Asia. In Singapore, this led to alarmingly high levels of air pollution ahead of the Grand Prix weekend.

The air quality values ​​were worse than ever this year. Channel NewsAsia and The Straits Times reported today that the island nation's pollution index has fallen into a health-threatening range.

Changes to the supporting program?

The organizer of the Formula 1 night race this Sunday (2 p.m./Sky) spoke up. Contrary to recent press reports, there are “currently no plans” to change the entertainment program at the Grand Prix. “We will continue to closely monitor all weather conditions, including smog, as part of our normal event planning and execution,” said managing director Adam Firth.

The world motorsport association FIA had declared the day before that the smog from Indonesia did not pose a threat to the Formula 1 race. If air pollution gets worse, there could be restrictions on outdoor activities. These would primarily relate to the entertainment offering, but less to the paddock and the racetrack.