SINGAPORE – Formula One fans here can look forward to a slew of activities, including a new “paddock” in the heart of Orchard Road, from Oct 2 to 11 as part of the 2026 Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) organised by the Singapore Tourism Board.

The Orchard Paddock 2026, a new attraction on the roster of off-circuit fringe activities to complement race weekend, will transform Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza after dark from Oct 8 to 10, with late-night dining, open-air movie screenings, and live performances from local acts.

Rapper-producer Alyph and singer-songwriter YAØ, whose real name is Ng Zheng Yao, will headline performances on Oct 8. They will be joined by local bands 3A, live-music stalwart Reverie and indie collective and label Dreamsound.

Also new to GPSS are sportswear brand adidas’ motorsport pop-ups, which will include showcar displays, racing simulators, and exclusive collections.

The pop-ups at Funan and Raffles City Shopping Centre will run from Sept 28 to Oct 12, and follow the brand’s Orchard Ignition event in August which featured a live car demo and appearance by K-pop girl group Babymonster.

These events join the returning headline event, Beyond The Track by Ray-Ban, which will be held at CQ @ Clarke Quay from Oct 1 to 14.

Fans will be treated to a surprise appearance by a Ferrari F1 driver, as well as live performances from international acts, as part of the event at the riverside precinct.

They will also get to peruse limited-edition pieces from Ray-Ban’s Scuderia Ferrari collection, take on race-themed challenges – such as a pit-stop challenge and reflex test – and win exclusive merchandise.

In another highlight, Singapore will become the first South-east Asian country to host a Gran Turismo World Series...