Ongoing programme to seek out investorsThe proposed Singapore Grand Prix in 2008 might be Formula One's first ever night race, according to local reports from the Southeast Asian country.
The government-owned newspaper Today publication revealed that F1 circuit designer
Hermann Tilke is merely awaiting the green light before making final plans for a 4.8 kilometre street layout in downtown Singapore.
The inaugural Grand Prix is touted for September 2008, and Today journalist Ian de Cotta wrote: "The novelty factor goes up several notches as the race will be a night race - perhaps the first in the world for a street circuit."
De Cotta adds that the unique timing would also help European and US viewers tune-in at 'a more comfortable hour'.
Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry did not comment specifically on the night-race speculation, but a spokesperson did confirm 'discussions' with F1 officials and investors about staging a race.
"We are constantly on the lookout for investors and event organisers who wish to bring major events, such as (Formula One), to Singapore," the spokesperson said.
"Several parties have expressed an interest in bringing F1 to Singapore and discussions are ongoing."
Source GMM
