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The F1 circus has once again descended onto our shores for the SingTel Singapore Grand Prix, still the world’s only night race, and the buzz and vibes has definitely rubbed off on the legions of motorsport fans here in Singapore. Come Friday evening, the roar of the F1 cars will be heard on the famed Marina Bay street circuit.

While I can only afford zero-cost but standing-room-only trackside actions when the inaugural FORMULA 1™ Singtel Singapore Grand Prix hit town last year, this year presents a different proposition for me. I was lucky to have won a pair of Bay Grandstand tickets to watch the race on Friday’s practice session!

For the benefit of those who are not familiar with the Singapore Grand Prix street circuit, the below pictorial shows the 5.067km route which passes several famous landmarks including Saint Andrew’s Cathedral, City Hall, the Supreme Court and the Esplanade Bridge. Running in an anti-clockwise direction, it is the only circuit which crosses two bridges and travels beneath a grandstand, which is the Bay Grandstand my tickets will accessed me to.

If words and picture just don’t cut it for you, here’s a video preview of the Marina Bay street circuit. Nico Rosberg of team Williams is on hand in the video to explain some of the thrills and challenges of racing in this street circuit.