Formula1.com has got a selection of photos of the new Singapore street circuit (anti-clockwise, which is unusual. Expect drivers to moan about their necks):
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The race isn't too far away now on the 26-28th September. Like the Valencia topic, I've been generous and hand picked what I think are the best pics... with a few added extras
Just to refresh your memory, here's the layout of the circuit.
The final corner, on the land that was reclaimed especially for the circuit. Looks very nice to me, like Albert Park. I'm also very surprised that there's no run-off at all on this corner, seeing as it's going to be pretty quick, has a sharp angle and was done with advice from Hermann Tilke (though not designed by him - hooray
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The pitlane entrance, just round from where the first photo was taken. I don't know if this is how it will be for the race, but it looks pretty dangerous to me. A wall right in the middle of a fast corner, with little room for error. You can also see the lack of run-off for the corner better in this one. Who says the tracks today mean that drivers don't need any balls?!
This is the structure that will be lighting the circuit. Also a big yay for no lack of colour in the grandstands :P
At night it will have a blue tint and will look like this. Also, a first glimpse of the city at night:
The pit building. Looks very McLaren-esque:
The pit straight. It's not a very good pic, but this is all you're going to get for now
The cars will be coming the other way around the track, towards the camera. The big empty gaps on the left will be filled by grandstands, whilst no empty gaps will be left on the right, because the noses of the likes of Stefano Domenicali and Ron Dennis hover ominously over us all.
Let's not forget this part of the track that should be quite memorable - the cars will go through a corner underneath the grandstands, appear behind them and then fly underneath the bridge.
Some of the views that we'll see during the race:
The start of the race should be at twilight:
Towards the end of the race, it will get even darker, BOO!
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/08/2008 12:07AM by flat tyre.