Construction work in Singapore on the Marina Bay Circuit will take longer than originally planned, leaving the race track configuration in its current form until 2027.
The construction of a multifunctional water sports complex and gallery dedicated to the National Service of the city-state, called NS Square, is delayed, meaning that for a long time the track will not have 23 turns, but 19 – instead of 16, 17. , 18 and 19 After turning, a straight line appeared.
The construction work was supposed to be completed in 2025, but now the deadlines have been pushed back to 2026. The Ministry of Defense of Singapore, together with the Ministry of National Development, has already issued a joint official statement in this regard, the essence of which is that the opening of the NS Square complex will not take place until 2027.
At the beginning of 2022, the organizers of the Singapore Grand Prix extended the contract for the Formula 1 race until 2028, and this stage is very popular. Because a record number of visitors was registered in 2022, extra stands have been added to the track this year.
Meanwhile, behind the scenes of events related to the World Cup stage, an investigation into corruption schemes involving Grand Prix promoter Ong Beng Seng continues – we wrote that an arrest warrant had been issued for him in July. Moreover, Transport Minister S. Iswaran has been suspended from his position until the investigation is completed, but there is no detailed information on this subject.
Source: F1 News
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