scenery looks great, i'm not so sure about the layout, looks fairly slow on paper, but i'll wait and see.
stren
slow ? doesn't look that slow to me. The scenery is amazing, monte carlo vibe (the closeness to the water) and that bridge is really something to look at by itself. I'm looking forward to the first GP there.
In the meantime, first training at Barcelona starts in less then 2 hours :D
DarkFall01
That new track looks amazing, can't wait.
What's the track in that video, can someone ID it?
Trance Nutter
Jeez, lots of big announcements in Barcelona today
Singapore confirms 2008 night race
11 May 2007
Singapore will host a round of the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship, it was confirmed on Friday. The race, to be held on a new street circuit, will be the first night-time event in Formula One history.
The announcement follows the agreement of a five-year deal between FOM CEO Bernie Ecclestone, Singapore entrepreneur Mr Ong Beng Seng, and the Singapore Tourism Board.
“I am very pleased to welcome Singapore to the Formula One family and we look forward to this exotic addition to the championship,” said Ecclestone. “This will be the first fully lit street race in Formula One.
“As a night race we anticipate it will quickly establish itself as one of the most dramatic and atmospheric races on our calendar. I know the Formula One drivers, teams and fans are all looking forward to coming to Singapore next year.”
The new race is scheduled to take place towards the end of the calendar in September or October. The timing of the night event means it can be broadcast at a convenient time for European TV audiences as well as thrilling local fans. It is also expected to have a hugely positive economic impact on the region.
"We are delighted to have reached a deal to bring this landmark event to Singapore, and look forward to working with F1, the Singapore Tourism Board and the business community to deliver a great race and vibrant support events together with the very best of Singapore’s famed hospitality and cuisine.” Ong added.
The Singapore Grand Prix will take place on public roads around the Marina Bay area. The design proposal includes powerful lighting systems that will replicate daylight conditions and the most stringent safety protocols will be applied to ensure driver and spectator safety.
Grandstand seating and hospitality areas lining the track will be able to accommodate more than 80,000 spectators, while a permanent pit area with deluxe paddock facilities will be built adjacent to the existing Singapore Flyer complex.
“It will be more than just a motor race,” commented Singapore’s Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Mr S Iswaran. “We envision it to be a national festival, and one that presents many opportunities for participation for everyone, both visitors and Singaporeans alike.
“Singaporeans are excited about the race coming to Singapore and I share their enthusiasm. Singapore looks forward to welcoming the Formula One drivers, teams and fans to Singapore next year.”
The Singapore Grand Prix will be managed by Singapore GP Pte Ltd, a newly incorporated race promotion company formed between Komoco Motors and regional events company Lushington Entertainments, via its parent company Reef Enterprises.
Heard talk of night races at the Melbourne GP, they Eccelstone was talking about making all of the Asia-Pacific GP's night races so that they are a better time for Europe. To be honest I don't know how I feel about it. Ok, 1 or 2 GP's a year would be ok, but making at least 1/4 of the championship into night races just ruins it a bit for me I think. I think they should be concentrating their efforts elsewhere.
stren
hah Nutter beat me by 0.965 sec. Damn you!
I'm super excited for a nighttime GP!
nchs09
is singapore where they have the full moon parties? the race should be the same night as the full moon party:disbelief
or maybe that is thailand?
anyhow i cant waiiiiiiiiiiiit for a night race, oh the glowing breaks will be a show all by themselves!
stren
looks spectacular, I almost wish it wasn't a nighttime race
TOR
Very exciting prospects :)
nchs09
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Originally posted by stren
looks spectacular, I almost wish it wasn't a nighttime race
true, that looks like an awsome race track... the bridge will def be very spicy! and that little round about :crazy:
noikeee
Ferrari drivers seemed very confident after the last couple tests there at Barcelona, saying the new developments improved the car's pace a lot... but today it seems like it backfired. McLaren did faster top laptimes in both the practice sessions, while Ferrari are saying the track conditions completely changed from last week and they can't find a good setup.
Highlight of the weekend is probably tomorrow, with qualifying. I predict the race is going to be awfully boring, and that horrible butchering of the last 2 corners into a new chicane won't improve overtaking.
The Singapore plans for next year look really nice.
stren
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Originally posted by noikeee
new chicane won't improve overtaking.
yeapers. If they were like over 90 degrees turns, it might have helped, but here they don't slow down enough, and there isn't that much space for overtaking. I'm guessing the main priority was increasing the safety.
