This year, the race car is made of 2,971 lobster and crab shells, and will be on display at the hotel façade until September 16.
The annual F1 Singapore Grand Prix is back next weekend and as per tradition, Royal Plaza on Scotts is showcasing a life-sized race car to commemorate the event.
This year, the race car is made of 2,971 lobster and crab shells, and will be on display at the hotel façade until September 16.
Led by executive chef Darren Ong, the race car is a collective effort by the hotel's chief experience officers from culinary and engineering, who shelled out 1642 hours of hard work and dedication.
At 4.4-metres-long, 1.9-metres-wide and 1.3-metres-tall, the race car’s lobster and shells were specially chosen as they contain carotenoid pigment which releases vibrant red hues during the cooking process, giving the race car its fiery red coat.
A donation box is also placed alongside the race car to raise funds for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, which has supported over 160,000 cases of less privileged children and youths by providing them with monthly school pocket money.
The total amount of funds raised will be matched dollar for dollar by the hotel to encourage the public to make donations.
Guests and the public are invited to take part in the hotel's Let's Take A Shellfie! Instagram giveaway, where the winner will get to enjoy a 2D1N weekend staycation with breakfast and dinner buffet for two at Carousel (worth S$700).
The competition will run until September 15.