Formula 1: Singapore Grand Prix circuit tweaked from Turns 11 to 13
The track modifications were in line with the enhancements made to the Civic District, Singapore GP says.
The series of turns on the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix circuit spanning Fullerton Road and Anderson Bridge will be modified for this year's race, organisers said.
The Civic District has undergone significant enhancements to mark the country's 50th year of Independence. This includes the Urban Redevelopment Authority's integration of Esplanade Park and Empress Place to form a new arts, culture and lifestyle precinct which includes the Asian Civilisation Museum, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall and the National Gallery.
The FIA - F1's governing body - and race promoter Singapore GP have approved modifications to the alignment of the track between Turns 11 and 13 to dove-tail with the new Civic District enhancement plans.
The right-hand Turn 11 will be realigned to sit tighter with the left-hand side of Fullerton Road, for a slightly slower corner speed compared to the 2014 circuit.
The left-hand Turn 12 will be modified slightly so drivers enter the left lane of Anderson Bridge, which will allow them to accelerate to Turn 13 at 200kmh.
The hairpin at Turn 13 will be widened by 1 metre to enable more overtaking opportunities, organisers said.
The new Jubilee Bridge, linking the Merlion Park to the Esplanade promenade, has also been incorporated into the Circuit Park, Singapore GP said.
The changes to the Singapore circuit were overseen by Faithful+Gould Senior Project Manager and Engineering Track Manager Jonathan Giesecke.
"It's a fantastic challenge to translate changes to Singapore's Civic District into improvements to the Marina Bay Street Circuit. I expect the modifications from Turns 11 to 13 will enable closer racing and the potential for additional passing opportunities," he said.
The race takes place from Sep 18 to 20 this year.
~News courtesy of Channel News Asia~
The track modifications were in line with the enhancements made to the Civic District, Singapore GP says.
The series of turns on the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix circuit spanning Fullerton Road and Anderson Bridge will be modified for this year's race, organisers said.
The Civic District has undergone significant enhancements to mark the country's 50th year of Independence. This includes the Urban Redevelopment Authority's integration of Esplanade Park and Empress Place to form a new arts, culture and lifestyle precinct which includes the Asian Civilisation Museum, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall and the National Gallery.
The FIA - F1's governing body - and race promoter Singapore GP have approved modifications to the alignment of the track between Turns 11 and 13 to dove-tail with the new Civic District enhancement plans.
The right-hand Turn 11 will be realigned to sit tighter with the left-hand side of Fullerton Road, for a slightly slower corner speed compared to the 2014 circuit.
The left-hand Turn 12 will be modified slightly so drivers enter the left lane of Anderson Bridge, which will allow them to accelerate to Turn 13 at 200kmh.
The hairpin at Turn 13 will be widened by 1 metre to enable more overtaking opportunities, organisers said.
The new Jubilee Bridge, linking the Merlion Park to the Esplanade promenade, has also been incorporated into the Circuit Park, Singapore GP said.
The changes to the Singapore circuit were overseen by Faithful+Gould Senior Project Manager and Engineering Track Manager Jonathan Giesecke.
"It's a fantastic challenge to translate changes to Singapore's Civic District into improvements to the Marina Bay Street Circuit. I expect the modifications from Turns 11 to 13 will enable closer racing and the potential for additional passing opportunities," he said.
The race takes place from Sep 18 to 20 this year.
~News courtesy of Channel News Asia~
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