Bangkok--26 Oct--TQPR The Feedeeration Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has granted approval, via the Singapore Motor Sports Council, for the FORMULA ONE Singapore Grand Prix to hold the first night race in the sport’s history. “We are well on our way to creating history — with two positive lighting tests under our belt, we are on track to delivering the first night-race in Formula One history,” commented Mr Colin Syn, Deputy Chairman of Singapore GP. The electric night-time atmosphere will deliver a different perspective for FORMULA ONE fans around the globe. The later start time will also ensure maximum exposure of the race to the important European television markets. “Given that one of our objectives is to showcase Singapore to FORMULA ONE fans around the world, our late start-time will help us achieve this. The stunning city skyline backdrop will be an added bonus” added Mr Syn. Said Mr Lim Neo Chian, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board "The in-principle approval by the F?d?ration Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) for Singapore to host a night race is yet another positive step in our preparations to present to the world a truly unique FORMULA ONE race. Subject to final safety approvals, FORMULA ONE fans worldwide will be able to enjoy a race experience like no other in Singapore from next year — a dramatic night street race set against our beautiful city skyline."About FORMULA ONE Singapore Grand Prix The inaugural FORMULA ONE Singapore Grand Prix will take place on 28 September 2008 on a street circuit of public roads around the Marina Bay area. The race will be the first held at night in FORMULA ONE history and is the first street race in Asia. Corporate hospitality suites and packages are on sale from late November 2007, with sale of three-day passes to the public due to start in December 2007. Single-day passes will be released for sale just before the Chinese New Year, subject to available inventory.About Singapore GP Pte Ltd Singapore GP Pte Ltd is the race promoter for the FORMULA ONE Singapore Grand Prix. It holds five-year renewable rights to stage the Singapore Grand Prix, beginning with the 2008 Season. The company is a partnership between Komoco Motors and regional events company Lushington Entertainments, via its parent company Reef Enterprises. For more information; please contact TQPR (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Tom Van Blarcom / Sittichai Uthaiwatthanathorn Tel: 0 2260 5820 Ext 162 Fax: 0 2260 5847-8 E-mail: [email protected]