Ready for Singapore? Are you heading there this weekend and wanting to impress your friends with details on the circuit? Well, let's jump straight into our circuit preview!
"Marina Bay Street Circuit" is the current circuit used for the Singapore Grand Prix. It's locared in Marina Bay, Singapore and was first opened in 2008, making it one of the youngest circuits on the calendar besides COTA (Circuit Of The Americas) in Austin, Texas.
Marina Bay, as it says in its title, is a Street Circuit. Street circuits are a bit more risky, but also entertaining in F1. This is also a night race, adding to the excitement and thrill of the weekend. The capacity is arounnd 82,000 - So you'll be sure to find the stands packed with eager fans.
Unlike most, this one runs anti-clockwise. It has a total of 21 turns and is 3.147 Miles in length. The race itself runs 61 laps.
2013 Look-Back:
So what happened during last year's GP in Singapore? Well, we can't forget it! Sebastian Vettel started on pole and went on to win, continuing his streak of 1st place trophies. in Second was Fernando Alonso, who also offered a ride to Mark Webber after his Red Bull caught fire on the last few laps. In Third was Kimi Raikkonen.
Retirements included: Paul Di Resta (Accident), Romain Grosjean (Pneumatics issue), Daniel Ricciardo (Accident), and Mark Webber (Engine failure)
There was plenty of wheel-to-wheel race action and some great over-taking. We have no doubt that this year will be just as special!
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