2010 Singapore Grand Prix: 26 September 2010
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2009 DATA:
Length:
5.073 km |
No of Laps:
61 (309.316kms)
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Pole Position:
L. Hamilton - 1:47.891min (McLaren) |
Lap Record :
K. Raikkonen - 1:45.599min (Ferrari, 2008) |
Fastest Lap:
F. Alonso - 1:48.240min (Renault) |
2009 Top 8:
1. L. Hamilton (McLaren)
2. T. Glock (Toyota)
3. F. Alonso (Renault)
4. S. Vettel (Red Bull Racing)
5. J. Button (Brawn GP)
6. R. Barrichello (Brawn GP)
7. H. Kovalainen (McLaren)
8. R. Kubica (BMW Sauber)
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Singapore GP Facts
| Full throttle ratio |
44% |
| Top speed race |
297km/h |
| Longest flat-out section |
9 sec / 650m |
| Right-/left-hand turns |
9/14 |
| Tyre wear |
medium |
| Brake wear |
very high |
| Downforce level |
very high |
| Gearshifts per lap |
76 |
Circuit Preview: Singapore Street Circuit
Joining Albert Park (Australia), Monaco. Gilles Villeneuve Circuit (Canada) and Valencia, the brand new Singapore F1 circuit will in 2008 complete the quintet of street circuits in the Formula One calendar.
The Singapore grand prix also has the honour of being billed as the first ever night race in the history of the sport, providing the stage for what could potentially be a dramatic and atmospheric outing for the teams.
The negotiations for Southeast Asia's second grand prix venue (the Sepang circuit in Malaysia being the first) began in earnest in early 2007 before an agreement was reached in May 2007 for a five year deal between Formula One Management (FOM) CEO Bernie Ecclestone and the Singapore Tourism Board.
The debate over TV broadcast times in Europe from the Asian flyaway races (Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and China) also paved the way for negotiations for the first night race, which was more convenient for European television audiences. Despite initial concerns over having a night race, the design proposals for the circuit include lighting systems that replicate daylight conditions and safety specifications in the interest of drivers and spectators alike.
Located within the island state's Marina Bay area, the circuit incorporates the surrounding public roads and is expected to be 5.026km in length with the start/finish straight running parallel to the shoreline neighbouring the future Gardens by the Bay.
The circuit will also pass through prominent areas in the city including Raffles Avenue, the Singapore Cricket Club, St. Andrews Cathedral, the Marina Square and the Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre to name a few.
Technical Review of the Singapore Grand Prix
The whole feel of racing at night is unusual especially for the Formula One caravan who come here on the back of their final European race at Monza. Everyone has to maintain their European body clocks. Technically, the circuit has an unusually high corner count, which means the drivers have virtually no time to relax. Added to which, it is extremely bumpy in places, to the point where some drivers complained of getting headaches. Aside from the extreme bumps in the surface, the pit lane entry and exit being on the racing line has attracted criticisms from drivers who complained that it was almost impossible to avoid impeding somebody.The predominantly slow corners meanwhile places severe demands in particular on the cars’ traction. The circuit is also a proper street circuit, which means it has practically no run-off areas.
Previous Winners
| Year |
Driver |
| 2008 |
F. Alonso (Renault) |
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