The Singapore Grand Prix has develop into a basic on the Method 1 calendar. Hosted for the primary time in 2008 on the Marina Bay circuit, it was the primary evening race within the historical past of the game, changing into a everlasting fixture ever since. Solely in 2020 and 2021 did the circus not go to the streets of Singapore because of the pandemic, returning this 12 months with a memorable version. Nonetheless, beginning in 2023, the monitor will endure important adjustments to advertise overtaking and on-track pleasure.
Though very fascinating and bodily demanding, the circuit has at all times had appreciable issue permitting drivers to overhaul. This is because of only one overtaking spot on the finish of the primary sector down the straight. Like all road circuits, overtaking is at all times difficult, and Marina Bay is not any exception. The Singapore GP can be probably the most demanding races of the 12 months for drivers, with a race distance of 61 laps that takes about two hours and infrequently extra to finish.
The areas that may endure adjustments are these from flip 16 to 19, which is able to disappear completely to open up the monitor and primarily type a brand new straight. This a part of the monitor grew to become well-known for vehicles passing below the bridge, which then led again to the primary straight. All of it will now give method to a straight part, presumably with DRS, to facilitate extra overtaking. Nonetheless, the adjustments haven’t been formally confirmed by the circuit organizers but.
Albert Park (Australian Grand Prix) and Yas Marina Circuit (Abu Dhabi Grand Prix) have additionally undergone important revisions in recent times to boost wheel-to-wheel battles. Singapore could be a part of a trio of circuits which have been extensively reviewed after a few years on the calendar. Adjustments to earlier circuits have confirmed profitable in enhancing on-track pleasure. We’ll see if Singapore, which has at all times been thought-about a nighttime Monaco, will permit for extra on-track motion.
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Sep 9, 2023
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