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Calculated Shard: 190 (from laksa140)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa190.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://wonderwall.sg/places/2008-singapore-first-f1-night-race\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://wonderwall.sg/places/2008-singapore-first-f1-night-race\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/places\/2008-singapore-first-f1-night-race","crawl_time":1776574070,"first_indexed_time":1727333714,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"sg,wonderwall!\/places\/2008-singapore-first-f1-night-race s443","src_root_hash":"10516952507512908190","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"On This Date In 2008, Singapore Hosted The First F1 Night Race 🏎","meta_descriptions":["The Singapore Grand Prix in 2008 was also the first Formula One (F1) street race circuit in Asia."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Are you ready for next weekend's (5 Oct) Singapore F1 Grand Prix?\nFasten your seatbelts, because on this day 17 years ago (26 Sep), Singapore made history by hosting the world’s first-ever Formula One (F1) night race!\nThe streets of Marina Bay transformed into a high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled circuit as the F1 cars zoomed past iconic landmarks like\nNational Gallery\n,\nthe Singapore Flyer\n, and Marina Bay Sands.\nNot only was it the first night race in F1 history, but it was also the first street circuit race in Asia, cementing Singapore’s place on the global motorsport map.\nFelipe Massa driving for Ferrari at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. | IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS\n🏎 Not the first Singapore Grand Prix\nBefore 2008, Singapore hadn’t seen motor racing action for 35 years. Originally, we hosted races between 1961 and 1973 at the Thomson Road Grand Prix circuit. It was stopped due to safety concerns (too many accidents). Fun fact: The “circuit” still exists today as a public road and part of Thomson Nature Park.\nA Renault F1 car ahead of a McLaren-Mercedes at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. | IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS\nKimi Raikkonen driving for Ferrari at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. | IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS\n🏎 The 2008 night race\nProperty tycoon Ong Beng Seng first floated the idea of the Singapore Grand Prix revival in 1991. It took almost two decades before the stars aligned in 2008 when our\ngahmen\n, with then-F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone’s backing, finally gave the green light to fund the project.\nThe result? A five-year deal that kicked off with the construction of a stunning $33-million pit building right by Raffles Boulevard, complete with state-of-the-art race facilities, hospitality lounges, and a grandstand for spectators to soak in the action.\nThe anti-clockwise track (one of the few in F1) wove through the heart of the city. The race weekend itself was nothing short of spectacular. Over three days, fans were treated to practice sessions, a high-stakes qualifying round, and then the grand finale on 28 Sep 2008.\nLewis Hamilton driving for McLaren-Mercedes at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. | IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS\nFernando Alonso driving for Renault at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. | IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS\n🏎 The first Singapore F1 night race champion\nAfter nearly two hours and 61 laps, Spanish driver Fernando Alonso, racing for Renault, emerged as champion.\nThe entire event was a sell-out, with over 100,000 spectators flocking to Marina Bay and a global audience of over 500 million tuning in to witness the magic of Singapore’s night race. Alonso still drives in F1 today at the age of 43 for Aston Martin.\nThe inaugural race received glowing reviews from fans and media alike, with Ecclestone even calling it the “crown jewel of F1\".\n🏎 Fast facts\nLegendary F1 champion Sebastian Vettel is the most successful driver on our Little Red Dot, winning here five times. He is followed by Lewis Hamilton (four wins) and Fernando Alonso (two wins).\nTo withstand the high speeds of F1 cars, the manholes at Marina Bay Street Circuit have to be welded shut before each race.\nThere were no races in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. The F1 Pit Building was converted into a COVID-19 treatment facility.\nThe 2024 Singapore Grand Prix\nLast weekend saw Lando Norris of McLaren lead the entire race from start to finish, cutting the points gap to current number one Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing in Lando’s quest to win the Drivers’ World Championships. This was McLaren’s second victory at Singapore – the team last won in 2009.\nFor the latest updates on Wonderwall.sg, be sure to follow us on\nTikTok\n,\nTelegram\n,\nInstagram\n, and\nFacebook\n. If you have a story idea for us, email us at\nhello@wonderwall.sg\n.","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=121677956505065&ev=PageView&noscript=1)\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/places\/2008-singapore-first-f1-night-race#content)\n\n[![Wonderwall.sg](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/images\/default-source\/default-album\/img-logo.png) ![Wonderwall.sg](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/images\/default-source\/default-album\/img-logo-blue.png)](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/ \"Wonderwall.sg\")\n\n![Wonderwall.sg](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/images\/default-source\/default-album\/img-logo.png)\n\n- [![Wonderwall.sg](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/images\/default-source\/default-album\/img-logo-blue.png)](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/)\n- [FOOD](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/food)\n  - [Recipes](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=recipes&c=food)\n  - [Discovery](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=discovery&c=food)\n  - [Special Diets](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=special-diets&c=food)\n  - [Recommendations](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=recommendations&c=food)\n  - [Occasions](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=occasions&c=food)\n- [PEOPLE](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/people)\n  - [We Are Singapore](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=we-are-singapore&c=people)\n  - [Relationships](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=relationships&c=people)\n  - [Culture](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=culture&c=people)\n- [PLACES](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/places)\n  - [Travel](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=travel&c=places)\n  - [Local Attractions](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=local-attractions&c=places)\n  - [Home](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=home&c=places)\n  - [Earth Matters](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=earth-matters&c=places)\n- [FAMILY](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/family)\n  - [Pets](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=pets&c=family)\n  - [Parenting](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=parenting&c=family)\n  - [Home](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=home&c=family)\n  - [Family Matters](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=family-matters&c=family)\n  - [Family Fun](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=family-fun&c=family)\n- [WORK:PLAY](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/workplay)\n  - [Work](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=work&c=workplay)\n  - [Things To Do](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=things-to-do&c=workplay)\n  - [Tech](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=tech&c=workplay)\n  - [Money](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=money&c=workplay)\n  - [Hobbies](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=hobbies&c=workplay)\n  - [Culture](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=culture&c=workplay)\n  - [Body & Mind](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=body-mind&c=workplay)\n- [HEALTH](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/health)\n  - [News & Tips](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=news-tips&c=health)\n  - [Mental Health](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=mental-health&c=health)\n  - [Fitness](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?page=1&sc=fitness&c=health)\n\n![](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/images\/default-source\/content\/dam\/wonderwall\/images\/2024\/09\/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race\/bitt_2008_f1_rectangle.jpg?sfvrsn=2cf27c88_1)\n\n**On 26 Sep 2008, Fernando Alonso became the first Singapore F1 night race champion; in 2nd place, was Nico Rosberg, and 3rd was Lewis Hamilton.** IMAGES: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS\n\n# On This Date In 2008, Singapore Hosted The First F1 Night Race 🏎\nBy  [Nicholas Yong](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/search?author=Nicholas%20Yong&c=people--places--family--workplay--food--health)\n\n26 September 2025\n\nAre you ready for next weekend's (5 Oct) Singapore F1 Grand Prix?\n\nFasten your seatbelts, because on this day 17 years ago (26 Sep), Singapore made history by hosting the world’s first-ever Formula One (F1) night race\\!\n\nThe streets of Marina Bay transformed into a high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled circuit as the F1 cars zoomed past iconic landmarks like [National Gallery](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/places\/national-monuments-of-singapore-former-city-hall), [the Singapore Flyer](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/places\/tourist-attractions-in-singapore-that-are-singaporean-approved), and Marina Bay Sands.\n\nNot only was it the first night race in F1 history, but it was also the first street circuit race in Asia, cementing Singapore’s place on the global motorsport map.\n\n![](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/images\/default-source\/content\/dam\/wonderwall\/images\/2024\/09\/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race\/bitt_2008_f1_massa_2.jpg?sfvrsn=c41955ba_1)*Felipe Massa driving for Ferrari at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS*\n\n**🏎 Not the first Singapore Grand Prix**\n\nBefore 2008, Singapore hadn’t seen motor racing action for 35 years. Originally, we hosted races between 1961 and 1973 at the Thomson Road Grand Prix circuit. It was stopped due to safety concerns (too many accidents). Fun fact: The “circuit” still exists today as a public road and part of Thomson Nature Park.\n\n![](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/images\/default-source\/content\/dam\/wonderwall\/images\/2024\/09\/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race\/bitt_2008_f1_renault.jpg?sfvrsn=6c087fa7_1)*A Renault F1 car ahead of a McLaren-Mercedes at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS*\n\n![](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/images\/default-source\/content\/dam\/wonderwall\/images\/2024\/09\/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race\/bitt_2008_f1_raikkonen.jpg?sfvrsn=c26a5946_1)*Kimi Raikkonen driving for Ferrari at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS*\n\n**🏎 The 2008 night race**\n\nProperty tycoon Ong Beng Seng first floated the idea of the Singapore Grand Prix revival in 1991. It took almost two decades before the stars aligned in 2008 when our *gahmen*, with then-F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone’s backing, finally gave the green light to fund the project.\n\nThe result? A five-year deal that kicked off with the construction of a stunning \\$33-million pit building right by Raffles Boulevard, complete with state-of-the-art race facilities, hospitality lounges, and a grandstand for spectators to soak in the action.\n\nThe anti-clockwise track (one of the few in F1) wove through the heart of the city. The race weekend itself was nothing short of spectacular. Over three days, fans were treated to practice sessions, a high-stakes qualifying round, and then the grand finale on 28 Sep 2008.\n\n![](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/images\/default-source\/content\/dam\/wonderwall\/images\/2024\/09\/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race\/bitt_2008_f1_hamilton.jpg?sfvrsn=c0718344_1)*Lewis Hamilton driving for McLaren-Mercedes at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS*\n\n![](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/images\/default-source\/content\/dam\/wonderwall\/images\/2024\/09\/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race\/bitt_2008_f1_alonso.jpg?sfvrsn=946f8c7b_1)*Fernando Alonso driving for Renault at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS*\n\n**🏎 The first Singapore F1 night race champion**\n\nAfter nearly two hours and 61 laps, Spanish driver Fernando Alonso, racing for Renault, emerged as champion.\n\nThe entire event was a sell-out, with over 100,000 spectators flocking to Marina Bay and a global audience of over 500 million tuning in to witness the magic of Singapore’s night race. Alonso still drives in F1 today at the age of 43 for Aston Martin.\n\nThe inaugural race received glowing reviews from fans and media alike, with Ecclestone even calling it the “crown jewel of F1\".\n\n**🏎 Fast facts**\n\n- Legendary F1 champion Sebastian Vettel is the most successful driver on our Little Red Dot, winning here five times. He is followed by Lewis Hamilton (four wins) and Fernando Alonso (two wins).\n- To withstand the high speeds of F1 cars, the manholes at Marina Bay Street Circuit have to be welded shut before each race.\n- There were no races in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. 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Originally, we hosted races between 1961 and 1973 at the Thomson Road Grand Prix circuit. It was stopped due to safety concerns (too many accidents). Fun fact: The “circuit” still exists today as a public road and part of Thomson Nature Park.\n\n![](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/images\/default-source\/content\/dam\/wonderwall\/images\/2024\/09\/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race\/bitt_2008_f1_renault.jpg?sfvrsn=6c087fa7_1)*A Renault F1 car ahead of a McLaren-Mercedes at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS*\n\n![](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/images\/default-source\/content\/dam\/wonderwall\/images\/2024\/09\/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race\/bitt_2008_f1_raikkonen.jpg?sfvrsn=c26a5946_1)*Kimi Raikkonen driving for Ferrari at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS*\n\n**🏎 The 2008 night race**\n\nProperty tycoon Ong Beng Seng first floated the idea of the Singapore Grand Prix revival in 1991. It took almost two decades before the stars aligned in 2008 when our *gahmen*, with then-F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone’s backing, finally gave the green light to fund the project.\n\nThe result? A five-year deal that kicked off with the construction of a stunning \\$33-million pit building right by Raffles Boulevard, complete with state-of-the-art race facilities, hospitality lounges, and a grandstand for spectators to soak in the action.\n\nThe anti-clockwise track (one of the few in F1) wove through the heart of the city. The race weekend itself was nothing short of spectacular. Over three days, fans were treated to practice sessions, a high-stakes qualifying round, and then the grand finale on 28 Sep 2008.\n\n![](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/images\/default-source\/content\/dam\/wonderwall\/images\/2024\/09\/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race\/bitt_2008_f1_hamilton.jpg?sfvrsn=c0718344_1)*Lewis Hamilton driving for McLaren-Mercedes at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS*\n\n![](https:\/\/wonderwall.sg\/images\/default-source\/content\/dam\/wonderwall\/images\/2024\/09\/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race\/bitt_2008_f1_alonso.jpg?sfvrsn=946f8c7b_1)*Fernando Alonso driving for Renault at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS*\n\n**🏎 The first Singapore F1 night race champion**\n\nAfter nearly two hours and 61 laps, Spanish driver Fernando Alonso, racing for Renault, emerged as champion.\n\nThe entire event was a sell-out, with over 100,000 spectators flocking to Marina Bay and a global audience of over 500 million tuning in to witness the magic of Singapore’s night race. 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Boilerpipe Text	Are you ready for next weekend's (5 Oct) Singapore F1 Grand Prix? Fasten your seatbelts, because on this day 17 years ago (26 Sep), Singapore made history by hosting the world’s first-ever Formula One (F1) night race! The streets of Marina Bay transformed into a high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled circuit as the F1 cars zoomed past iconic landmarks like National Gallery , the Singapore Flyer , and Marina Bay Sands. Not only was it the first night race in F1 history, but it was also the first street circuit race in Asia, cementing Singapore’s place on the global motorsport map. Felipe Massa driving for Ferrari at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS 🏎 Not the first Singapore Grand Prix Before 2008, Singapore hadn’t seen motor racing action for 35 years. Originally, we hosted races between 1961 and 1973 at the Thomson Road Grand Prix circuit. It was stopped due to safety concerns (too many accidents). Fun fact: The “circuit” still exists today as a public road and part of Thomson Nature Park. A Renault F1 car ahead of a McLaren-Mercedes at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Kimi Raikkonen driving for Ferrari at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS 🏎 The 2008 night race Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng first floated the idea of the Singapore Grand Prix revival in 1991. It took almost two decades before the stars aligned in 2008 when our gahmen , with then-F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone’s backing, finally gave the green light to fund the project. The result? A five-year deal that kicked off with the construction of a stunning $33-million pit building right by Raffles Boulevard, complete with state-of-the-art race facilities, hospitality lounges, and a grandstand for spectators to soak in the action. The anti-clockwise track (one of the few in F1) wove through the heart of the city. The race weekend itself was nothing short of spectacular. Over three days, fans were treated to practice sessions, a high-stakes qualifying round, and then the grand finale on 28 Sep 2008. Lewis Hamilton driving for McLaren-Mercedes at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Fernando Alonso driving for Renault at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS 🏎 The first Singapore F1 night race champion After nearly two hours and 61 laps, Spanish driver Fernando Alonso, racing for Renault, emerged as champion. The entire event was a sell-out, with over 100,000 spectators flocking to Marina Bay and a global audience of over 500 million tuning in to witness the magic of Singapore’s night race. Alonso still drives in F1 today at the age of 43 for Aston Martin. The inaugural race received glowing reviews from fans and media alike, with Ecclestone even calling it the “crown jewel of F1". 🏎 Fast facts Legendary F1 champion Sebastian Vettel is the most successful driver on our Little Red Dot, winning here five times. He is followed by Lewis Hamilton (four wins) and Fernando Alonso (two wins). To withstand the high speeds of F1 cars, the manholes at Marina Bay Street Circuit have to be welded shut before each race. There were no races in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. The F1 Pit Building was converted into a COVID-19 treatment facility. The 2024 Singapore Grand Prix Last weekend saw Lando Norris of McLaren lead the entire race from start to finish, cutting the points gap to current number one Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing in Lando’s quest to win the Drivers’ World Championships. This was McLaren’s second victory at Singapore – the team last won in 2009. For the latest updates on Wonderwall.sg, be sure to follow us on TikTok , Telegram , Instagram , and Facebook . If you have a story idea for us, email us at hello@wonderwall.sg .
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IMAGES: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS # On This Date In 2008, Singapore Hosted The First F1 Night Race 🏎 By [Nicholas Yong](https://wonderwall.sg/search?author=Nicholas%20Yong&c=people--places--family--workplay--food--health) 26 September 2025 Are you ready for next weekend's (5 Oct) Singapore F1 Grand Prix? Fasten your seatbelts, because on this day 17 years ago (26 Sep), Singapore made history by hosting the world’s first-ever Formula One (F1) night race\! The streets of Marina Bay transformed into a high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled circuit as the F1 cars zoomed past iconic landmarks like [National Gallery](https://wonderwall.sg/places/national-monuments-of-singapore-former-city-hall), [the Singapore Flyer](https://wonderwall.sg/places/tourist-attractions-in-singapore-that-are-singaporean-approved), and Marina Bay Sands. Not only was it the first night race in F1 history, but it was also the first street circuit race in Asia, cementing Singapore’s place on the global motorsport map. ![](https://wonderwall.sg/images/default-source/content/dam/wonderwall/images/2024/09/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race/bitt_2008_f1_massa_2.jpg?sfvrsn=c41955ba_1)Felipe Massa driving for Ferrari at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS 🏎 Not the first Singapore Grand Prix Before 2008, Singapore hadn’t seen motor racing action for 35 years. Originally, we hosted races between 1961 and 1973 at the Thomson Road Grand Prix circuit. It was stopped due to safety concerns (too many accidents). Fun fact: The “circuit” still exists today as a public road and part of Thomson Nature Park. ![](https://wonderwall.sg/images/default-source/content/dam/wonderwall/images/2024/09/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race/bitt_2008_f1_renault.jpg?sfvrsn=6c087fa7_1)A Renault F1 car ahead of a McLaren-Mercedes at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS ![](https://wonderwall.sg/images/default-source/content/dam/wonderwall/images/2024/09/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race/bitt_2008_f1_raikkonen.jpg?sfvrsn=c26a5946_1)Kimi Raikkonen driving for Ferrari at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS 🏎 The 2008 night race Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng first floated the idea of the Singapore Grand Prix revival in 1991. It took almost two decades before the stars aligned in 2008 when our gahmen, with then-F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone’s backing, finally gave the green light to fund the project. The result? A five-year deal that kicked off with the construction of a stunning \$33-million pit building right by Raffles Boulevard, complete with state-of-the-art race facilities, hospitality lounges, and a grandstand for spectators to soak in the action. The anti-clockwise track (one of the few in F1) wove through the heart of the city. The race weekend itself was nothing short of spectacular. Over three days, fans were treated to practice sessions, a high-stakes qualifying round, and then the grand finale on 28 Sep 2008. ![](https://wonderwall.sg/images/default-source/content/dam/wonderwall/images/2024/09/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race/bitt_2008_f1_hamilton.jpg?sfvrsn=c0718344_1)Lewis Hamilton driving for McLaren-Mercedes at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS ![](https://wonderwall.sg/images/default-source/content/dam/wonderwall/images/2024/09/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race/bitt_2008_f1_alonso.jpg?sfvrsn=946f8c7b_1)Fernando Alonso driving for Renault at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS 🏎 The first Singapore F1 night race champion After nearly two hours and 61 laps, Spanish driver Fernando Alonso, racing for Renault, emerged as champion. The entire event was a sell-out, with over 100,000 spectators flocking to Marina Bay and a global audience of over 500 million tuning in to witness the magic of Singapore’s night race. Alonso still drives in F1 today at the age of 43 for Aston Martin. The inaugural race received glowing reviews from fans and media alike, with Ecclestone even calling it the “crown jewel of F1". 🏎 Fast facts - Legendary F1 champion Sebastian Vettel is the most successful driver on our Little Red Dot, winning here five times. He is followed by Lewis Hamilton (four wins) and Fernando Alonso (two wins). - To withstand the high speeds of F1 cars, the manholes at Marina Bay Street Circuit have to be welded shut before each race. - There were no races in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. 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Readable Markdown	Are you ready for next weekend's (5 Oct) Singapore F1 Grand Prix? Fasten your seatbelts, because on this day 17 years ago (26 Sep), Singapore made history by hosting the world’s first-ever Formula One (F1) night race\! The streets of Marina Bay transformed into a high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled circuit as the F1 cars zoomed past iconic landmarks like [National Gallery](https://wonderwall.sg/places/national-monuments-of-singapore-former-city-hall), [the Singapore Flyer](https://wonderwall.sg/places/tourist-attractions-in-singapore-that-are-singaporean-approved), and Marina Bay Sands. Not only was it the first night race in F1 history, but it was also the first street circuit race in Asia, cementing Singapore’s place on the global motorsport map. ![](https://wonderwall.sg/images/default-source/content/dam/wonderwall/images/2024/09/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race/bitt_2008_f1_massa_2.jpg?sfvrsn=c41955ba_1)Felipe Massa driving for Ferrari at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS 🏎 Not the first Singapore Grand Prix Before 2008, Singapore hadn’t seen motor racing action for 35 years. Originally, we hosted races between 1961 and 1973 at the Thomson Road Grand Prix circuit. It was stopped due to safety concerns (too many accidents). Fun fact: The “circuit” still exists today as a public road and part of Thomson Nature Park. ![](https://wonderwall.sg/images/default-source/content/dam/wonderwall/images/2024/09/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race/bitt_2008_f1_renault.jpg?sfvrsn=6c087fa7_1)A Renault F1 car ahead of a McLaren-Mercedes at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS ![](https://wonderwall.sg/images/default-source/content/dam/wonderwall/images/2024/09/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race/bitt_2008_f1_raikkonen.jpg?sfvrsn=c26a5946_1)Kimi Raikkonen driving for Ferrari at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS 🏎 The 2008 night race Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng first floated the idea of the Singapore Grand Prix revival in 1991. It took almost two decades before the stars aligned in 2008 when our gahmen, with then-F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone’s backing, finally gave the green light to fund the project. The result? A five-year deal that kicked off with the construction of a stunning \$33-million pit building right by Raffles Boulevard, complete with state-of-the-art race facilities, hospitality lounges, and a grandstand for spectators to soak in the action. The anti-clockwise track (one of the few in F1) wove through the heart of the city. The race weekend itself was nothing short of spectacular. Over three days, fans were treated to practice sessions, a high-stakes qualifying round, and then the grand finale on 28 Sep 2008. ![](https://wonderwall.sg/images/default-source/content/dam/wonderwall/images/2024/09/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race/bitt_2008_f1_hamilton.jpg?sfvrsn=c0718344_1)Lewis Hamilton driving for McLaren-Mercedes at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS ![](https://wonderwall.sg/images/default-source/content/dam/wonderwall/images/2024/09/on-this-date-in-2008-singapore-hosted-first-f1-night-race/bitt_2008_f1_alonso.jpg?sfvrsn=946f8c7b_1)Fernando Alonso driving for Renault at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in 2008. \\| IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS 🏎 The first Singapore F1 night race champion After nearly two hours and 61 laps, Spanish driver Fernando Alonso, racing for Renault, emerged as champion. The entire event was a sell-out, with over 100,000 spectators flocking to Marina Bay and a global audience of over 500 million tuning in to witness the magic of Singapore’s night race. Alonso still drives in F1 today at the age of 43 for Aston Martin. The inaugural race received glowing reviews from fans and media alike, with Ecclestone even calling it the “crown jewel of F1". 🏎 Fast facts - Legendary F1 champion Sebastian Vettel is the most successful driver on our Little Red Dot, winning here five times. He is followed by Lewis Hamilton (four wins) and Fernando Alonso (two wins). - To withstand the high speeds of F1 cars, the manholes at Marina Bay Street Circuit have to be welded shut before each race. - There were no races in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. The F1 Pit Building was converted into a COVID-19 treatment facility. The 2024 Singapore Grand Prix Last weekend saw Lando Norris of McLaren lead the entire race from start to finish, cutting the points gap to current number one Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing in Lando’s quest to win the Drivers’ World Championships. This was McLaren’s second victory at Singapore – the team last won in 2009. For the latest updates on Wonderwall.sg, be sure to follow us on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wonderwallsg), [Telegram](https://t.me/WonderwallSG), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/SGWonderwall/), and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sgwonderwall/). If you have a story idea for us, email us at [hello@wonderwall.sg](mailto:hello@wonderwall.sg).
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