Singapore Grand Prix 2015, Marina Bay - Race 13/19

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In 2008 Singapore had the honour of hosting the first night-time event in Formula One history. The inaugural Singapore Grand Prix proved a huge hit, staged on a new street circuit, with the city's famous skyline providing a truly spectacular backdrop.

The race was announced in May 2007 following the agreement of a five-year deal between Formula One Management CEO Bernie Ecclestone, Singapore entrepreneur Mr Ong Beng Seng, and the Singapore Tourism Board.It instantly established itself as one of the most dramatic and atmospheric races on the calendar. The timing of the event also means it can be broadcast at a convenient time for European television audiences as well as thrilling local fans.

Using public roads around the Marina Bay area, the circuit utilises powerful lighting systems to replicate daylight conditions and the most stringent safety protocols ensure driver and spectator safety.

Grandstand seating and hospitality areas lining the track can accommodate more than 80,000 spectators, while a permanent pit area with deluxe paddock facilities is located adjacent to the Singapore Flyer complex.

The event is more than just a motor race. "We envision it to be a national festival, and one that presents many opportunities for participation for everyone, both visitors and Singaporeans alike," said Singapore's Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Mr S Iswaran.
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TV Times

Sky:
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BBC:
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Track Diagram & Information

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Weather Forecast

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2014 Onboard Lap

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom...gapore_2014_-_Lewis_Hamilton_onboard_lap.html


2014 Race Edit

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/video/2015/3/Singapore_2014_-_race_edit.html


Singapore Preview Quotes

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/latest/headlines/2015/9/singapore-preview-quotes.html


WDC Standings

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Constructors' Championship Standings

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Practice 1

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Practice 2

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Practice 3

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Qualifying

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Race

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I read this morning that there is a lot of 'unhealthy' haze over Singapore which is likely to hang around all week. It's caused other events to be cancelled recently. They have a contingency plan but didn't say what that was. Any ideas?
 
timmeh said:
I read this morning that there is a lot of 'unhealthy' haze over Singapore which is likely to hang around all week. It's caused other events to be cancelled recently. They have a contingency plan but didn't say what that was. Any ideas?
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I'd imagine race at Sepang in Malaysia, it's only a 3 hour drive from Singapore.
 
My uncle flew out yesterday to start setting up ready for Wednesday. Takes a couple of days to get everything in place, setup and calibrated before the cars can go near the track.
 
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And you assume if the smog is that bad it would be affecting Sepang just as much anyway.

If it's deemed so unhealthy that the race can't be run (come on, Bernie's not going to have that in one of his jewel races) then they simply wouldn't run it. The contracts will be so complex that you couldn't just hop over a border and do it elsewhere at such short notice, even ignoring the impracticalities of it.
 
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