What changes are being made to this year's Singapore Grand Prix?
Many. First, for the circuit, we will make changes to the entry and exit of the pitlane so that drivers coming into the pit do not interfere with other drivers on their racing line into the final corners and the main straight. The pit exit will be longer and extend towards Turn Two and not get in the way of other racers on Turn One as before. Turn One itself will be tighter and slower to allow for more overtaking chances.
The high kerbs at Turn 10 will also be made smoother. Turn 13 at the Anderson Bridge will be tighter so race drivers can accelerate to a faster speed. Turn 14, turning right from the Esplanade Bridge towards the [National Day] Grand Stand, will also be tighter.
What if it rains this year?
In Qatar where they had night race for Moto GP, they had some problem with the lights coming from the side of the track and higher up, so the racers complained of some glare.
This should not happen in Singapore as the lights are directly above the drivers and, last year, they didn't even notice where the lights were unless they look straight up - which they didn't!
Also, drainage is very good in Singapore, so even if it rains hard, there should be no water logging on the circuit - not like, say, at Sepang this year you can see water going downhill from one side of the track to another and that is very hard for the drivers.
And outside the circuit?
There will be more entertainment - much more! There will big stars like the Back Street Boys (boy band), Chaka Khan (the black American R&B singer) and Travis (Brit Pop band from Scotland). Also, many artists from all over Asia: Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Yes, including an Austin Powers impersonator from Australia - he's very funny.
How about the facilities?
Yes, you see last year was our first time so a few things [that] we just did not know what to expect, but they are the things we have learned since then and will be improved this year.
Writer: WIWAT CHANG
Published: 21/08/2009 at 12:00 AM
Newspaper section: Motoring
" There you go guys, take it from the man who is behind the event, we have a lot to expect for this year's Singapore night race."
To watch F1 2009 live in Singapore, formula 1 tickets are available at all Singpost and Sistic outlets.
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