Singapore to qualify in the dark

Looks like at least some of the Singapore Grand Prix’s practice sessions are going to be held at night, according to the latest race timetables published by the FIA. Obviously it makes sense to allow the drivers to get used to the effects of the lighting and adjust to the unique conditions of a night race, but God help anyone trying to get an early night in the area!

Practice sessions 1 and 2 will take place from 4pm to 5.30pm and 8pm to 9.30pm respectively on Friday 26th. Session 3 will be at 5pm on Saturday 27th, with qualifying following at 8pm.

The race, of course, is on Sunday 28th at 8pm.

I guess this bad news for Singapore’s bars and restaurants, but practice and qualifying will, like the race, be that bit more interesting than your regular Grand Prix.