Why Has Singapore Succeeded Compared to Other Asian F1 Tracks?

While it’s fair to say that Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix did not throw up a classic in terms of the battle for ultimate victory, the event was once again a huge success with full crowds and an electric atmosphere making it another race to remember. Although Sebastian Vettel’s romp to victory was somewhat predictable, the race also threw up its fair share of incident behind, with standout drives and fabulous overtakes from Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen in particular. So why does the Singapore event never fail to disappoint in comparison to its Asian rivals? Let’s look at the defining factors of its success.   The Timing The timing of the Singapore Grand Prix makes it unique among all races in that it takes ...

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