Singapore Grand Prix

There is much anticipation about the Singapore Grand Prix. Not only is it the newest addition to the Formula One calendar, but it is Formula One's first ever night race.

Formula One racing's governing body, the FIA, has confirmed the night-time schedule for the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. The inaugural Singapore event, which will be held on a new street circuit, will take place on September 28.

As well as the race, which will get underway at 8pm local time, the preceding qualifying session on Saturday and the second Friday practice will also take place after dark, with both sessions similarly due to begin at 8pm.
Prior to the race becoming part of the Formula One calendar, the Singapore Grand Prix was held as a Formula Libre event in the 1960s and 1970s at the Thomson Road circuit - now called the Singaporean.

The race will take the drivers along Singapore's historical landmarks, including the 100-year-old Anderson Bridge and the Raffles Boulevard. And what's more unique is the setting up of a state-of-the-art lighting system.

Off track

Take time out from the heat of the F1 track and cool down with a tour of one of the world's newest cities. Singapore is home to hundreds of fantastic restaurants, bars, skyscrapers shopping and sights.

In particular the famed Orchard Road is a must see for visitors. This glamorous area is often referred to as the ‘Park Avenue' of Singapore.

If you are fascinated by architecture, Singapore offers a beautiful blend of everything from serene gardens to sleek skyscrapers.

On first impression Singapore appears ultra-modern and anonymous, but there is no denying this is a truly Asian city where Chinese, Malay and Indian traditions from feng shui to ancestor worship create part of the everyday landscape and produce colourful contrasts that bring the city to life.

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