Get set for extra thrills and spills as Singapore hosts the first Formula One night race on Sunday, right in the middle of town.
STARTING GRID Singapore's first F1 Grand Prix. The world's first night race. It all begins here
TURNS 1-2 The best spots to see plenty of mayhem, as these turns give drivers the first opportunities to jostle for supremacy. Look out!
TURN 6 Should be an awesome sight to see the cars speed through from under the Marina Square overpass
TURN 14 Feast your eyes on cars coming and going from just about every direction. It is going to be loud and action-packed at this one-of-a-kind spot
TURN 22-23 Two quick turns under the Singapore Flyer, and the cars will zip past at full speed for a truly "grandstand finish"
ST ANDREW'S ROAD Another sight for fans to gasp and sigh about -- cars exploding onto the straight road from Stamford Road, and roaring at top speed past the iconic City Hall and Old Supreme Court. Breathtaking
ANDERSON BRIDGE The toughest test for drivers - the lane is just 8m wide, coupled with a hairpin turn onto the Esplanade Bridge right after that. The best place to snap pictures of the cars, as they will be passing by very slowly
FLAGS, DIGI-STYLE
The SingTel Singapore Grand Prix will also see the debut of electronic flag displays - 'digiflags' which will come in handy during the night race.
CHEQUERED FLAG
YELLOW FLAG
GREEN FLAG
RED FLAG
BLUE FLAG
Indicates to drivers that the session has ended
Indicates danger ahead. Drivers must slow down and not overtake
All clear
Session stopped, due to accident or poor track conditions
Warns a driver that he is about to be lapped and to let the faster car overtake
YELLOW AND RED STRIPED FLAG
BLACK WITH ORANGE CIRCLE FLAG
HALF BLACK, HALF WHITE FLAG
BLACK FLAG
WHITE FLAG
Warns drivers of a slippery track surface, usually due to oil or water
Warns a driver that he has a mechanical problem and must return to pit
Accompanied by a car number, it warns of unsporting behaviour
Accompanied by a car number, it directs a driver to return to his pit
Warns of a slowmoving vehicle on track
F1 FOR EVERYONE
WITH or without tickets for the SingTel Singapore Grand Prix, Singaporeans can still enjoy a whole host of events happening amid the Formula One buzz. Jump in and zip away!
» WATCH
SINGAPORE FLYER:If you have an F1 trackside pass, just pay another $29.50 per person, and you can survey almost the entire circuit on the Flyer. After the ride, enjoy the entertainment below with fire twirlers, samba beauties and music gigs.
DHL BALLOON:If you don't have a pass, here's another high-flying way to watch - the DHL Balloon (right) near Bugis Junction. It may be further from the race than the Flyer, but it's still close enough to hear the roar of the F1 engines.
BAR-HOP IN TOWN:Amble from One Fullerton up the Singapore River and to Chijmes, and slip into pubs that offer live TV broadcast of the Singapore GP. With the engine roar probably audible at Chijmes and Boat Quay, it is as good as being right there.
DINE AND WINE:Eat at the posh hotels in the Marina Area. Some of them have excellent views of the race, although they do not come cheap.
» PARTY
CARL COX, AGNELLI & NELSON:The original king of the UK underground, Carl Cox, and Irish trance boys Agnelli & Nelson will play at Zouk's entertainment tent at the Padang during the weekend. If you don't have an F1 ticket, fear not - you can catch the acts at the nightspot too.
MEGADANCE SINGAPORE:Touting itself as the country's first racing party, it kicks off at 10pm this Saturday and closes at 6am. Celebrity sightings, such as F1 racers, are almost guaranteed.
AMBER LOUNGE:The worldwide F1 party event that has seen the likes of U2's Bono (right), Michael Schumacher and Australian singer Dannii Minogue. Ticket prices are sky-high - from $1,030 to $14,950.
F1 OFFICE PARTIES:If you refuse to pay for the event or aren't hip enough to get invited, hook up with someone working at One Raffles Link, Suntec City or Millenia Tower. Our advice? Take along loads of booze to numb the pain of being back in the office.
