Formula 1 Faces Second Consecutive Race in Areas with Highly Polluted Air

Formula 1 is holding its second consecutive race in an area affected by extremely poor air quality. Following last week’s event at Sepang, near Kuala Lumpur, the drivers are competing on the streets of Singapore this weekend.

According to the Air Quality Index, both cities fall into the “very unhealthy” category. Kuala Lumpur recorded 222 points, while Singapore registered 212. At these levels, air pollution poses a significant health risk.

The index ranges from zero, which indicates good air quality, to 500, with readings between 300 and 500 considered hazardous.

As a result, the 2026 Formula 1 calendar has placed drivers in two consecutive race weekends in regions experiencing some of the highest levels of air pollution. Attention is now focused on Singapore, where the championship continues this weekend.