2013 Singapore Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on 22 September 2013
Sebastian Vettel achieved a statistical Grand Slam at the 2013 Singapore GP, extending his championship lead to 60 points over Alonso.
Key Facts
- Race date
- 22 September 2013
- Circuit
- Marina Bay Street Circuit
- Season round
- 13th round of 2013 F1 season
- Victory margin
- Over 32.6 seconds
- Championship lead after race
- 60 points over Fernando Alonso
- Night race edition
- 6th running of Singapore night race
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
The 2013 Formula One season's thirteenth round brought the field to the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore, a street circuit known for its challenging night conditions and frequent safety car deployments, setting up a high-stakes race amid a tight championship battle between Vettel and Alonso.
Sebastian Vettel dominated the race from pole position, leading every lap and recording the fastest lap to claim his third career Grand Slam victory by over 32.6 seconds. Fernando Alonso recovered from seventh on the grid to finish second, while Kimi Räikkönen climbed from thirteenth despite a back injury to claim the final podium position.
Vettel's commanding win extended his drivers' championship lead to 60 points over Fernando Alonso, with Lewis Hamilton a further 36 points adrift and Räikkönen two points behind Hamilton, effectively consolidating Vettel's dominant position in the 2013 title race.