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Building work for next years inaugural Singapore Grand Prix
officially started on Friday with a ceremony to break ground at the
site of the planned pit building, just off the famous Raffles
Boulevard.
Singapores Minister for Trade & Industry, Mr Lim Hng Kiang,
together with Minister of State for Trade and Industry, S Iswaran,
Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive of Singapore Tourism Board, Lim
Neo Chian and Mr Ong Beng Seng, dug into the earth to mark the
start of construction of the three-storey complex.
The pit building will be a key part of the infrastructure for
Singapores planned street circuit, which will hold next years
race - the first Grand Prix to be staged at night - on September
28. The ground floor will feature garages for the 12 teams, while
the second and third levels will house the media centre, race
control, the winners podium and hospitality and viewing
facilities.
Mr Colin Syn, Deputy Chairman of Singapore GP, said, The Pit
Building is at the very heart of Singapores F1 action. It not only
technically supports all race-related activities but it is also
home to the exclusive Paddock Club. Were very happy to be given
the opportunity to be involved in the design and construction of
the pit building. It's going to be very exciting seeing it take
shape.
Formula One racings governing body, the FIA, is expected to
finalise the exact route for the Singapore race next month, as well
as carrying out further lighting trials and safety checks.