Singapore begins construction of F1 facilities

Singapore on Friday started the construction of its Formula One Grand Prix facilities at the Marina Bayfront with a groundbreaking ceremony for the new pit building, which will be completed by the end of May next year.

Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang said at the groundbreaking ceremony that the event marks an important milestone in the country’s preparations to host the F1 race in September next year.

Although the F1 Singapore Grand Prix is set to flag off in a year’s time, the infrastructure will have to be up in about nine months, he said, adding that he has full confidence that they will be ready for the Sept.28 race date as Singapore is a city of possibilities.

The estimated 33 million Singapore dollars (about 21.7 million U.S. dollars), three-storey pit building, a key element in the infrastructure of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix, will house the race control facilities, team garages, hospitality lounges for about 4, 000 guests, a media center and other facilities.

The pit building, which will measure some 350 meters long, has been designed to be simple yet modern, and also environmentally sustainable.

In May, Singapore won the rights to stage one leg of the Formula 1 World Championships in the country.

About this entry

You’re currently reading “Singapore begins construction of F1 facilities,” an entry on Indian Grand prix, Formula 1 Sport

Published:
09.03.07 / 4pm
Category:
Singapore Grand Prix