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Singapore Latest F1 Circuit... U need google earth to see the 3D animations...

I think the challenge for this route should be the narrowing of the track towards the Anderson bridge and also through into the hallway of the colourful grandstand.

From the 3D simulation into the grandstand, the grandstand hallway seems to only fit at most 1 vehicle, given the turning angle.

I have been to the Floating Stadium a lot of times, and I wonder how is it possible the cars can go through it??? It is so narrow!!

how?when got race just road block rite??i only seen F1 on tracks…nv see on road b4…haha.

i dun think it wud go through th platform… but rather behind the seats

Originally posted by Aaron8209:

how???when got race just road block rite????i only seen F1 on tracks...nv see on road b4...haha.

haha, you go monaco see lor..!

let use up their bandwidth

Is the night race confirmed?

Originally posted by gp3:

I have been to the Floating Stadium a lot of times, and I wonder how is it possible the cars can go through it??? It is so narrow!!

Behind la... Anyway, they've got skillz...

skillz also no use, next year no Traction control. I read the F1 magazine, they are going to reclaim land infront of the stadium!! And the cars do go through under it!

when is it ah?

28th September 2008!

and im taking my O's soon

Works Begin for S$33 million Pit Building For
Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix



Works on the Pit Building for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix officially started today with a ceremony to break ground at the site off Raffles Boulevard.

In a simple ceremony, the event’s Guest-of-Honour, Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade & Industry, together with Minister of State for Trade and Industry S Iswaran, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive of Singapore Tourism Board Lim Neo Chian and Mr Ong Beng Seng, dug into the site to mark the start of works to construct the three-storey high building.

Calling today’s event “an important milestone” in the development of an landmark tourism project, Minister Lim said the F1 race is already attracting “an air of anticipation and excitement”. It will complement the other tourism projects that are also taking off, namely the Singapore Flyer next year and the two mega Integrated Resorts at Marina Bay and Sentosa that will open in 2009 and 2010 respectively.

“The two IRs and the F1 race will help to position Singapore as a global city with buzz and vibrancy, brimming with diverse entertainment and lifestyle options,” he said, adding that even as Singapore’s tourism sector is riding a new high with monthly visitor arrivals hitting record levels, the challenge is to keep the momentum going. “We need to continue to look out for new ideas and develop exciting projects that will strengthen our destination appeal to an increasingly sophisticated global traveller. Our product offerings must be refreshed continually and new options rolled out in order that we remain a choice destination.”
Measuring some 350 metres, the Pit Building is a key piece of infrastructure for the F1 Singapore Grand Prix, which will debut on 28 September 2008. Located along the waterfront, it will house key race infrastructure. Taking up most of the ground floor is space for 36 garages for the 12 teams. The second floor houses the Media Centre, hospitality lounges, the race control centre and the winners’ podium while the third floor features a modern and aerodynamic structure housing more hospitality facilities and a roof terrace offering more viewing opportunities of the race.

Getting the Pit Building off the drawing board was one of the first tasks for the race promoter, Singapore GP Pte Ltd, and the F1 inter-government agency working committee, chaired by STB’s Mr Lim. In his remarks this morning, Mr Lim gave an update on the project to date. Next month, the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile), which is the international governing body for motorsports, is expected to finalise the race route, which will flag off road works to be carried out by the Land Transport Authority, he said, adding that the FIA will also be conducting lighting trials and safety checks before deciding whether Singapore will proceed with a night or day race.

Covering a gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 18,000 square metres, the Pit Building is designed by Architects 61 Pte Ltd, which was also behind other significant buildings in Singapore such as UOB Plaza, The Heeren, The Concourse and Singapore Exchange Centre. Singapore GP is appointed the project developer and will work with the main contractor, local firm Jurong Primewide Pte Ltd, to ensure that construction meets the stringent requirements of Formula One Management and the FIA.

Mr Colin Syn, Deputy Chairman of Singapore GP, said, “The Pit Building is at the very heart of Singapore’s F1 action. It not only technically supports all race-related activities but it is also home to the exclusive Paddock Club. We’re very happy to be given the opportunity to be involved in the design and construction of the pit building. It's going to be very exciting seeing it take shape.”

With its low profile and environmentally sustainable design that meets the Building and Construction Authority’s Green Mark standard, the Pit Building will blend in well with its surroundings. The extensive use of glass in the building facade will provide guests in the exclusive Paddock Club a panoramic view of the track’s starting straight as well as the exciting pit lane action taking place just a few metres below.

The building is scheduled to be completed in nine months, by the end of May 2008.

(GMM) Singapore's largest telecommunications company SingTel will be title sponsor for the island city-state's inaugural grand prix next year.

The event, to be held on September 28 under lights, will be known officially as the '2008 Formula One SingTel Singapore Grand Prix", agencies said.

Work on the part-street circuit, including the construction of pit and paddock buildings, began late in September.

Singapore's initial F1 contract is for five years.

Originally posted by SBS9828X:

i dun think it wud go through th platform... but rather behind the seats

F1 Racing magazine (Oct 2007)
"Land in front [of the parade grandstand] is to be reclaimed"

so it means that the cars will go past it. And there would be no purpose for cars to run behind it, anyway.

volunteers as marshals?

Originally posted by SBS9828X:

volunteers as marshals?

for spectators?

love the sound

Originally posted by sbst275:

for spectators?

for the race

Originally posted by SBS9828X:

for the race

No No

I mean on the track or to marshal spectators?

Originally posted by sbst275:

No No

I mean on the track or to marshal spectators?

both... i dun mind the track... then if i see alonso car crash out i come along to push his car but b4 that take out hammer and break his rear wing

joking oni

Singapore grand prix organisers have released further details of its maiden Formula 1 race next year – confirming that the floodlit event will begin at 8pm local time.

The new street race on roads around the Marina Bay area of the city will take place on September 28 2008, with the grand prix the sport’s first to be staged at night.

European television viewers will therefore be able to watch the race live during a traditional Sunday lunchtime slot.

Organisers have also confirmed that the lighting system to be used will be lined down one side of the track to avoid a glare on the TV cameras, with the whole track to be consistently lit at a level four times brighter than the lights at sports stadiums.

In addition it has confirmed that it has signed a “pioneering land use and ticketing partnership”, in which spectators at the race will get the use of the London Eye-style Singapore Flyer and its surrounding facilities.

The 165-metre high observation wheel, due to open in March, will offer fans views of the race track and waterfront.

Grandstands, lifestyle and entertainment areas and food and drink outlets will be located on the land and organisers have highlighted the importance of securing the deal.

“This is particularly important given the number of private land owners around the circuit and the deal will be a good model to use with other interested parties,” said the race’s executive director, Michael Roche.

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=41436

not a bad deal lo…