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Formula One has carried out its
first experiment into the feasibility of night races by running
test cars under lights at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
A senior FIA source confirmed that
tests were carried out yesterday at the first four corners of
the 4.1km layout which will host the U.S. Grand Prix on Monday
morning.
A FIA safety car driven by Bernd
Maylander ran at speed through the corners while the entire
session was filmed for review and study.
The tests included putting water
on the track to test for reflection and seeing how much
visibility the floodlights would provide if a car went off the
track.
Singapore has won a five-year
contract to host a Formula One race starting next year and is
planning to stage the first ever night grand prix.
Malaysia could also move its
race to the evening to allow it to be broadcast at prime time in
Europe, the sport's traditional heartland. |