The Asian Stars at the F1 Singapore Grand Prix

Formula 1 has become a pop-culture destination where the worlds of racing, fashion, and celebrity collide. And at the Singapore Grand Prix, the excitement extended beyond the circuit, with some of Asia’s biggest stars arriving trackside in looks that were every bit as memorable as their celebrity sightings.

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Filipina Stars

Anne Curtis brought her signature glamour to the weekend, stepping out in Louis Vuitton and Mark Bumgarner creations. Nadine Lustre, on the other hand, kept things effortlessly cool, with plain white tees, jeans, and understated beige ensembles that made a case for laid-back race-day dressing.

Beyond the fashion moments, the Filipina stars also made the most of their time at the Grand Prix. Julia Barretto snapped a selfie with Charles Leclerc, while Sofia Andres got a photo with Lando Norris, adding a few memorable driver encounters to the weekend.

K-Pop Takes the Paddock

The K-pop stars brought their own fashion sensibilities to the race. Girls’ Generation-HRS member Hyoyeon made a case for micro shorts and cropped baby polos, embracing playful proportions for her trackside appearance. Sandara Park opted for a tank top with chain details, adding an edgy touch to her look while also catching moments with Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. Meanwhile, IVE’s Wonyoung joined the festivities in a Tom Hilfiger ensembleEnsembleA complete, coordinated outfit in which each garment and accessory is chosen to work together as one look. Stylists build ensembles around a theme, color story, or occasion, and theGo to Ensemble Glossary.

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Girl group MEOVV also made an appearance, turning heads in coordinated brown and red leather looks. With their rich colors and statement textures, the ensembles brought a bold, cohesive edge to the paddock.

The Thai Drama Stars

Thai stars brought their own take on off-duty dressing to the Singapore Grand Prix. Actress Urassaya Sperbund kept things chic with a signature Louis Vuitton bucket bag, while GAP: The Series star Becky Armstrong went for an all-black look that leaned into understated cool.

Off-Duty, Race Day Style

Olympic freestyle skier Eileen Gu brought an athletic sensibility to the weekend, pairing an oversized jersey with denim shorts for a relaxed, sporty look. Her outfit offered a refreshing contrast to the more dressed-up ensembles around the paddock, proving that race-day style can be as effortless as it is expressive.

As Formula 1 continues to cement its place in pop culture, the Singapore Grand Prix is becoming as much a meeting place for Asia’s biggest stars as it is a sporting spectacle. From trackside fashion statements to candid moments with their favorite drivers, these Asian stars prove that the race weekend is just as exciting off the track as it is on it.

Featured Image and Photos: NADINE LUSTRE, ANNE CURTIS, JULIA BARRETTO, SOFIA ANDRES, BECKY ARMSTRONG, URASSAYA SPERBUND, EILEEN GU, TOMMY HILFIGER, SANDARA PARK, TZUYU, KEYIGONG (via Instagram)

Moira Del Rosario

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Once immersed in fictional writing at UP Diliman, Moira del Rosario eventually traded imagined worlds for the fast-paced landscape of digital media as a Digital Content Writer for MEGA Asia, covering women’s stories across the region alongside the latest in beauty.

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