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Singapore’s first Grand Prix, F1’s first night event

 
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Singapore’s first Grand Prix, F1’s first night event

Singapore’s first Grand Prix, F1’s first night event

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We’ve been tracking the Singapore Grand Prix for over a year now, and as we reported last May, the Singapore GP will in fact be a night race – the first ever for a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Details of the race were released today, along with a few pictures to get the imagination going. Those who are lucky enough to attend the inaugural Singapore GP are in for a treat.

The cars will practice in successively darker conditions on Friday, the first session kicking off while still light out – from 1600-1730 hours local time. Friday’s second practice will then run in true darkness, from 2000-2130 hours. Similarly, the final practice on Saturday will run from 1700-1800 hours, with qualifying sessions starting at 2000 hours. Floodlights will light the track, but the atmosphere will doubtless be highly charged, even by Formula 1 standards.

The spectacle of a Grand Prix under stadium lights will be the first of its kind, and although tens of thousands will get a chance to see it live, most of us will have to make do with pictures and video – so for the rest of us, here’s a first taste of the splendor to come.
Singapore GP 2008 night race

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  1. By anne Posted: 1/31/2008 3:57pm PST

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  2. By Alan Posted: 2/1/2008 1:02am PST

    That's a bit random to post that comment in an article for F1, but i did the survey anyways as hybrid is a topic i'm interested in.

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  3. By  cheap r4 ds Posted: 2/3/2010 11:22pm PST

    Awsome Photos!! Awsome race as well. I'm sure the organisers will look at a few improvements on the track including creating a few more overtaking opportunities. Still don't forget Monaco which is a similar type of track, is the Showpiece of F1.
     
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