F1 in Singapur – 300km/h in Singpaore
Singapur verhandelt gerade mit Ecclestone über ein mögliches Formel 1 Rennen in Singapur. Singapur muss dabei natürlich auffallen und will als erstes Land eine F1-Strecke IN der Stadt und das Rennen bei Nacht durchführen. Vorteile: beim Rennen werden die Kameras zwangsläufig Touristenattraktionen im Bild haben. Beim Nachtrennen (ab 19 uhr ist es dunkel) gibt es weniger verkehrsprobleme und die Fans in Europa und Amerika können schön Sonntag Nachmittags F1 gucken. Na wenn das mal nicht eine Win-Win Situation ist! Schaumermal. Die vorgeschlagene Rennstrecke verläuft mitten in der Stadt im Bankenviertel und Touristenzentren.
Singapore – the host of a F1 Race in 2008!?
“… Ecclestone said he could “squeeze” in another round of the circuit in Asia and give Singapore the slot….” (source)
The proposed racetrack passes by a lot of Singapore Landmarks and tourist attractions. And night racing at an inner city racetrack are definetly “Uniquely Singapore”. I think a F1 race in Singapore will bring a lot of attention and tourist to Singapore. Lot of people will come to Singapore and spent a lot of money. “…Estimated costs of hosting a race is estimated at around $50 million, but the level of tourist spending during the events easily offsets this amount….”
AsiaOne:
…”And another possible “Uniquely Singapore” element to the race to be found nowhere else on the F1 calendar: Night racing.
This would reduce the need for traffic disruptions…
- Start and finish lines on a floating platform to be constucted at Marina Bay, which will also house the pit lanes and race paddock
- Long, four-lane straight leading into a two-lane hairpin at the end of Esplanade Bridge.
- Raffles Avenue four-lane straight measuring 700 metres, which will allow cars to go beyond 300km/h
- Local landmarks that could feature in the course include the Esplanade, Merlion, Padang, Raffles Hotel, and Suntec Convention Centre, the Fountain of Wealth, and Raffles Hotel…”
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