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Formula
One's first night test, held at Indianapolis this week, has been
deemed a success by the FIA.
Looking to host a night race for
the first time next season, the FIA sprung a surprise test at
the hallowed Brickyard on Thursday night.
A section of the track was lit up
by lighting provided by American company Musco Lighting, which
provides lights to the US-based NASCAR, Champ Car and IRL
series.
The safety car was then driven
back-and-forth through the corners, while marshals were also
called in for the test, waving their flags to check visibility.
And according to an FIA source, the
test went better than expected.
"It went very well - better than we
anticipated, in fact," an FIA source told Autosport. "We
didn't see any problems and it helped us understand a few
things.
"Marshals were out there - just
with normal flags and, if anything, they were more visible than
they are normally."
The Singapore Grand Prix, which
will be making its F1 debut next season, is already been touted
as the first venue for a night grand prix. |
