Singapore GP: Circuit Preview

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With the 2015 season half over, it's time for the racers to leave Europe and head over to Asia for the Singapore GP. This is always a special race even with it being one of the youngest circuits on the calendar. The Singapore GP has a combination of it being a street circuit along with the race being held at night. 

The "Marina Bay Street Circuit" is located in Marina Bay, Singapore and first opened in August of 2008. Unlike most F1 circuits, this one runs counter-clockwise. It also has a wopping total of 23 turns. The current version is 3.147 miles in length and the race will go for 61 laps. It also a capacity of 90,000

The 2014 Singapore GP saw Lewis Hamilton take Pole Position and also go on to win the race, despite Vettel leading a few of the last laps. Vettel finished Second with then-team-mate, Daniel Ricciardo, finishing 3rd.

Retirements included: Kamui Kobayashi (DNS - Power Unit), Nico Rosberg (Wiring Loom), Esteban Gutierrez (Electrical), Adrian Sutil (Water Leak) & Jenson Button (Power Box)

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Feature: Star Drivers Of The Singapore GP

Amy Hawk - "My driver of the weekend is Jenson Button. Despite him being unable to finish the race, I think he put up quite a good fight during the race. McLaren still need to make improvements, but they're for sure having a better year than last year. But yeah, he did a good job, and he keeps getting close to a podium finish. I think most people know it's possible and so does he."

Frances Fry - "This time, I had quite the task when deciding who my driver of the weekend was going to be. After much contemplation, I finally decided that my driver of this previous race is without a doubt, last year's world champion, Sebastien Vettel. The German driver has had a tough start to the season, with many fans wondering if he'd had his day. These questions arose when younger teammate, Daniel Ricciardo, seemed to be out performing him at every race. Although this is still an occurrence, I cannot tell you how refreshing it was for me, to see Sebastien on the podium for the first time this season. 

The four time world champion has had several reliability issues and has been struggling overall on straight line speed. This double podium for the team can only have worked wonders. The smile on the driver's face was incredible as he got a little reminder of the glory that was not in short supply for him last year.  There must have been smirks all round the garage as the drivers supplied the fans with some incredible night racing and brought back a great result for the team."

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Singapore GP: Circuit Preview

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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