Singapore’s F1 Hopeful: Danial Frost is Racing to Make History (While Serving NS)
Danial Frost, Singapore’s F1 hopeful, details his journey from go-karts to Indy NXT victory and racing the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia at the Singapore Grand Prix.
When most kids were still obsessed with toy cars, Danial Frost was already driving them – for real.
“All I knew at a young age was cars, nearly anything with four wheels,” the 24-year-old says. “The first spark was when I was 11, when I sat in a go-kart for the first time. It was so fun, and ever since then it’s stuck with me.”
That first race turned into a first win at 12, an endurance victory at 13, and single-seater competition by 14. For most kids, speed was a game. For Danial Frost, it became a calling.
Danial Frost’s early road: A Singaporean racer’s start
As with most endeavours, becoming a Singaporean racer wasn’t an obvious path. The hardest part turned out to be securing track time on this small island.
“We only have one racetrack,” Danial explains. “To practise on the same track made it challenging to acquire more skills. Inevitably, it forced me to compete overseas to put myself out of my comfort zone and learn different skills.”
That decision changed everything. Competing internationally exposed him to new tracks, weather, and driving conditions – lessons he couldn’t learn at home. “No two tracks are the same, and no two corners are the same,” he says. “[There] are things you can’t learn if you stay in one place.”
As he grew, he began finding inspiration in drivers who’d walked a similar path. His heroes are Ayrton Senna and Lewis Hamilton, who gave him hope that anything is possible. “Once I started learning more about the sport, I started looking up to people who went through the same path as me,” he says.
How Danial Frost built a racer’s mindset
From go-karts to IndyCar, Danial Frost learned that racing isn’t just about fun and speed. Rather, it’s about pushing one’s limit.
“Karting was all about having fun and learning the racing foundation,” he recalls. “But as … racing got more intense and competitive, it was all about extracting maximum power [from both the car and myself].”
He also realised he had a natural feel for the craft. “I instinctively understood how a race car works. … If I did my job correctly, the results would show. So I worked on everything that was in my control.”
Even when things don’t go his way, Danial keeps his perspective. “When the race weekend is not going your way and you are at a disadvantage, you need to be mentally strong to accept it’s not your win. … Get the best result your car can do, and fight another day.”
Danial Frost and his team.
Danial Frost on representing Singapore on the global stage
Every time Danial Frost lines up on the grid, he represents something bigger than himself.
“I feel honoured to be able to represent our small country to a worldwide audience,” he says. “To show we have talent and can be at the front, winning races in the biggest motorsport scenes.”
The weight of that responsibility could easily become pressure, but Frost doesn’t let it take over. “There is always that pressure behind you, but I focus strictly on the mission. … Putting pressure on yourself is the worst thing anyone can do. … I go into every session with a clear mind and just think forward, not backwards.”
He also wants people to understand that racing is far more than turning a wheel. “The biggest misconception is simply thinking that racing is just ‘turning a wheel left and right’,” he says, clarifying that racing is a complex mix of physics, precision, and endurance.
Inside Danial Frost’s daily training routine
Behind the scenes, Danial’s daily routine sounds like a mix of athlete and tech nerd – in the best way.
“I always like to do some sort of activity to start my day off right, whether it’s running, tennis, or working out in the gym to get my heart pumping,” he says. “[Then] I’d get on my simulator at home to get as much track time as possible. In the evening, I’m doing some networking.”
Mental strength is just as key, so Danial would do reaction tests or solve equations while doing a HIIT workout. “To think when my body is exhausted from a physical exercise allows me to think fast with low oxygen,” he explains.
And when setbacks hit, he resets fast. “Forget what happened and take it as a brand new weekend. Obviously learn from what mistakes you did and never do it again, but mentally prepare yourself for a new race weekend.” To him, every race is a new opportunity – especially to win.
The Singapore Grand Prix: Danial Frost’s Home Race
For Danial Frost, few tracks mean as much as the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
“The Singapore GP has meant more to me than anyone else on the track,” he says. “At my debut weekend on my home track in front of my family, friends and fans, it made it more important than ever. It pushed me to extract everything out of the car for a good result. I feel that I was representing the country on that track and that’s enough for me to give it everything I’ve got.”
Asked how it would feel to race in Formula 1 under those same lights, he discloses, “It would be a dream come true and a moment I will cherish forever. It’s what I’ve wanted to do, to compete against the world’s best in front of my own people. No one has ever done it, and I want to be the first to.”
He also hopes his story opens doors for others: “[I want to] show the younger generation that anything is possible.”
Balancing National Service and racing: Danial Frost’s reality
Earlier this month, the Singaporean racer made his debut in the 2025 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia – finishing P6 and P8 during the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix weekend. All this while serving his National Service duties.
Danial Frost made his debut in the 2025 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia.
“I’m currently in NS, but I still have my ambitions set on my goal,” he says. “It’s never going away. I do my obligations, but I work on my future.”
Racing remains his top priority. “It’s all I think about every day. What can I do to improve myself to be a better race car driver – it’s on my mind 24/7.”
If he weren’t on the track, Danial reveals he’d still be there in spirit as a driver coach. “I want to share the experience and track knowledge I’ve gained to give any younger drivers the head start they need to compete and win.”
Danial Frost’s future: Chasing F1 and IndyCar History
Danial Frost on the racetrack.
When asked where he sees himself in five years, Danial Frost doesn’t hesitate.
“I see myself on the big stage,” he says. “It’s unknown which stage (IndyCar or Formula 1), but I will be somewhere, looking to win that title and create history.”
His advice to young dreamers is simple: “Believe in yourself. Don’t let others tell you it’s unachievable, as someone else has done it, so can you.”
And to his younger self? He’d say, “Trust the process, don’t regret any moment. It’s about how you got there, not when you get there.”
From one racetrack in Singapore to some of the world’s fastest circuits, Danial Frost shows that ambition, grit and self-belief can come from anywhere. This Singaporean racer isn’t just chasing trophies. He’s racing to prove that even from a small island, big dreams can go full throttle.