Singapore Grand Prix
The Singapore Grand Prix is an FIA Formula One World Championship race that takes place
at the Marina Bay Street Circuit annually.
The track first came to be in 1961 and was originally known as the Orient Year Grand Prix
and was held...
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Singapore Grand Prix
The Singapore Grand Prix is an FIA Formula One World Championship race that takes place
at the Marina Bay Street Circuit annually.
The track first came to be in 1961 and was originally known as the Orient Year Grand Prix
and was held at the Thomson Road Circuit.
In 1962, the race was re-named the Malaysian
Grand Prix.
In 1965, Singapore gained its independence and the race was re-named one final
time to the Singapore Grand Prix.
The race was all together discontinued in 1973 after fatal
accidents in the 1972 and 1973 race as well as other logistical problems.
In November 2007, a five-year deal was signed and it was announced that SingTel, a
Singapore telecommunications company, would be the sponsor of the race.
The government
of Singapore also co-funded the race, paying 60% of the total bill.
The first race held at the new Marina Bay Street Circuit and was completely sold out come
race day.
In 2012, an agreement was reached that will keep the Singapore Gran
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