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SINGAPORE: Singapore's plans to
hold the Formula One race next year will not be adversely
affected if Malaysia holds a night race at its F1 circuit in
Sepang after 2010.
Minister of State for Trade and Industry S Iswaran said both
races will be complementary.
He gave the example of Europe's various F1 races. They may be
close geographically and in terms of time, but they still do
well because there are differentiating factors.
Malaysia's F1 race is held in April every year, while
Singapore plans to host one in the second half of the year,
possibly in September or October.
Mr Iswaran said the main priorities now for the Singapore race
are the approval for the street circuit, and the race date
from the F1 authorities.
Once confirmed, Singapore will proceed with other plans,
including hotel bookings and development of supporting
infrastructure.
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