Formula One news

Theissen would welcome night race

Next year's Singapore GP is due to be the first night race in the history of Formula One. From BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen's point of view, it is an interesting idea - as long as the safety of the drivers is guaranteed.

According to the provisional Formula One calendar, Singapore's debut appearance at the pinnacle of motor racing will take place on 28th September 2008. Before then, however, the World Automobile Association, FIA, has to assure itself of the effectiveness of the special safety measures taken for Formula One's first ever night event.

Theissen says: "Should the safety of the drivers not be guaranteed thinking about the rest wouldn't make any sense. The operational reliability of the lighting system must be better than in a football stadium. Should the lighting system fail this would immediately result in a situation that would put the drivers' safety at risk. However, it's no rocket-science to create a fail-proof lighting system."

"Form my point of view, a night race is very attractive," adds Theissen. "Just think about the special atmosphere of football matches held under floodlights. I can imagine that this would also be great for a Formula One race. When the floodlights are on the environment takes a backseat while the race action comes to the fore.

more news

• 09 Jan.
  • New Renault fails FIA crash test
  • Toro Rosso confirm Buemi
  • Technical reshuffle at Red Bull
  • Klien still optimistic of race seat
  • Kubica named Polish sports personality of the year
  • Richards out of Honda running
  • Donington gains planning permission
• 08 Jan.
  • FOTA agrees cost-cutting plans
  • De la Rosa still aiming for race seat in F1
  • A dozen parties interested in Honda
  • Mosley not done yet with cost cuttings
• 07 Jan.
  • Ecclestone reveals September deadline for Donington
  • Ferrari willing to supply 'Honda' with engines
  • Brawn says Honda won't test before season
• 06 Jan.
  • Ferrari to use electronic pitstop system in 2009
  • Kubica to start karting team
  • Webber's recovery going well
  • Ferrari to reveal new car next week
  • Stewart hits out at Ecclestone and Mosley
• 05 Jan.
  • Red Bull's RB5 to debut in February
  • Suspended sentence and fine for Verstappen
  • Berger confirms Buemi for STR
• 04 Jan.
  • Kubica expecting more accidents
• 03 Jan.
  • Encouraging news for Donington
• 02 Jan.
  • Di Resta still hopeful of F1 drive
  • "Title loss would have damaged Hamilton's reputation"
• 01 Jan.
  • Hakkinen supports medals system
• 31 Dec. '08
  • Kubica: Next year is a big challenge
  • Hakkinen: Vettel will soon be a Formula 1 champion
  • Hamilton receives MBE award
  • Heidfeld expects more accidents in 2009
• 30 Dec. '08
  • Hamilton to join Madame Tussauds
  • Ecclestone: Button should take a sabbatical
  • Manager: Alonso would love to join Ferrari one day
  • Changes at Toro Rosso
• 29 Dec. '08
  • Hamilton to miss victory parade in Woking
  • Alonso to join Ferrari in 2011?
  • Mexican billionaire denies Honda bid
• 28 Dec. '08
  • Mexican buyer for Honda?
• 27 Dec. '08
  • F1 drivers positive on Algarve circuit

Homepage