Venue: Marina Bay
Laps: 61
Race start: 2000HRS
After the three men who conspired to allow Fernando Alonso to
win last year's race were sacked and banned, we return to the scene
of the crime this weekend. The dust is just beginning to settle
down and we can focus on the track action once again.
This year, the pitlane entrance and exit have been redesigned,
and Singapore Sling chicane and Turn 14 have been made tighter in
order to improve safety and overtaking. Free practice will begin at
6pm on Friday, and at 7pm on Saturday.
Although the lap distance is not particularly long, the track
consists of many slow corners especially in the third sector.
Expect average lap times to hover around the 1:45 mark. Maximum
downforce is the order of the day and some parts of the track may
remain bumpy in spite of resurfacing efforts.
A number of teams have brought updates for the first of the
flyaway races that close the 2009 season, including BMW and
McLaren. Red Bull are expected to struggle again and this will see
the championship reduced to a two-horse race within the Brawn team.
Kimi Raikkonen however is the man in form as he has amassed 30 out
of 40 points in the last 4 races.
Whether you choose to follow the race at trackside or on TV,
enjoy!
