Timetable set for first-ever night race in FORMULA 1™ history

31 January 2008 – Formula One racing’s governing body, the FIA, has confirmed the timetable for the 2008 FORMULA 1TM SingTel Singapore Grand Prix. The inaugural Singapore event, which will be first ever Grand Prix to be held at night, will take place on Sunday, September 28.

The race will start under the floodlights at 2000 hours local time. The qualifying sessions on Saturday and the second Friday practice session will also run after sunset.

In order allow the drivers to become accustomed to the new track in daylight, the first practice on Friday 26th September will take place from 1600-1730 hours, before the second session is run after dark, from 2000-2130 hours.

The final Formula 1TM practice session on Saturday will run from 1700-1800 hours, with the qualifying sessions starting after sunset at 2000 hours. Further announcements will shortly confirm the timings of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, Formula BMW Pacific and other supporting events.


The biggest sports event the Republic has ever hosted to date, the inaugural FORMULA 1TM SingTel Singapore Grand Prix is already on its way to being a sell-out success. Over 70% of the corporate hospitality packages have now been sold, including all the Sky Suites at the Pit Grandstand, Pit Exit and Turns 1 and 2, in addition to the Club Suites at the Pit Entry. Sales of three-day passes and single-day passes, including both grandstand seats and general access, will be released for sale from mid-February, subject to available inventory. All interested parties are encouraged to visit the official Singapore GP website (www.singaporegp.sg) for more details and to register their interest.