W Series adds Singapore Grand Prix to racing calendar for first time

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By Georgia Goulding

Published Jul 27, 2022

The all-female Championship will race at its first ever Asian location this year.

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - SEPTEMBER 20: A general view of the action during practice for the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 20, 2019 in Singapore. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

W Series has introduced the addition of Singapore to this year's racing calendar for the first time in its history.The Singapore Grand Prix will replace the previously scheduled October race weekend in Suzuka.Unfortunately, the Suzuka Circuit has been taken off the itinerary due to unforeseeable operational challenges.W Series will now make its debut at the Marina Bay Street Circuit between September 30th and October 2nd.The newly added Singapore Grand Prix will be first ever W Series event held in Asia.

History of the Singapore Grand Prix

The Marina Bay Street Circuit was the inaugural night race and first Asian street circuit designed for Formula 1 races.

The first ever F1 Singapore Grand Prix was held in 1966. Native driver Lee Han Seng won the inaugural race on home soil, behind the wheel of the Lotus 22.

Since then, Mercedes and Ferrari have developed a competitive rivalry on this track and have tallied four wins each â€” the most of any other constructor.

Sebastien Vettel boasts the most driver wins on this track with five, while Lewis Hamilton is just behind him with four.

Growth of W Series

The W Series racing calendar is constantly growing. With ten races this season, it's the most fans have ever seen since the inaugural campaign in 2019. The first ever visit to Asia this year will surely set a benchmark for more exciting race locations moving forward.

This weekend, W Series will complete its European tour when the drivers arrive in Hungary for the sixth race of the season. After the double-header opening weekend in Miami, the Championship visited Barcelona, Silverstone and Le Castellet in the most extensive calendar yet.

After taking on the Hungaroring in Budapest, the W Series will complete its 2022 campaign across the pond with races in Texas and Mexico.

Jamie Chadwick wins fourth W Series race of 2022 at Silverstone

Race winner Jamie Chadwick of Great Britain and Jenner Racing (55) celebrates on the podium during the W Series Round 3 race at Silverstone on July 02, 2022 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Reigning champion Jamie Chadwick is currently unbeaten, having won 100 per cent of her races in 2022, extending her winning streak to seven.

Singapore will be a W Series first, so there is a lot of potential for a thrilling race and an opportunity for others to close the gap on the runaway Championship seader.