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4 unusual facts about Marina Bay Street Circuit


Marina Bay Street Circuit

Whilst the FIA had been involved in the development of these kerbs, in response to the drivers' concerns FIA race director and safety delegate Charlie Whiting agreed to lower the kerbs at the turn 10 chicane ahead of Friday's free practice.

Several drivers, including Sébastien Bourdais and Fernando Alonso, expressed their concern about the high and harsh kerbs at the chicane at turn 10 of the street circuit.

Turn 1 was named Sheares after Benjamin Henry Sheares, the second president of Singapore; Turn 7 was named Memorial due to its proximity to a Second World War civilian memorial; and Turn 10 was named Singapore Sling.

Singapore Flyer

Its location beside Marina Bay Street Circuit, near the straight between turns 21 and 22 and the pit area, affords great views of the Singapore Grand Prix.


Heineken Green Room in Singapore

:Headlined by London DJ-Producer, Sinden, and supported by Australian duo, Act Yo Age, this event at the Singapore F1 Pit Building immersed guests in a unique garage-party experience, merging modern eclectic sounds with the grungy feel of an old-school parking lot gig.


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