SINGAPORE – As Singapore enters its first Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the dazzling event, the city-state is gearing up for another type of race, in the realm of meetings and conferences.
F1’s 3-day festivities begin on Friday, with practice and qualifying sessions leading up to Sunday’s 61-lap afternoon race. Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected. On the sidelines, a multitude of high-profile meetings are held, adding one of the biggest cryptocurrency occasions, giving executives and marketers the opportunity to roll and trade.