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THE SINGAPORE GP IN NUMBERS

21/09/2011

It’s almost time for the Singapore Grand Prix. As we draw closer to the on-track action, we decided to crunch some numbers for this special race. Did you know that the lighting used at the circuit is four times brighter than conventional lighting used at sports stadiums? Find out more below…

• % full throttle = 45.5 %

• Longest distance in metres on full throttle (where if applicable) = 640m between T5 & T7

• Highest g-force experienced, where and for how long = 2.7G @ T22/23 for 2.5 seconds

• % of the lap spent braking = 20%

• Highest apex speed & which corner = 280kph @T6

• Lowest apex speed & which corner = 60kph @ T13

• Top speed & where = 300kph at the braking point for T7

• Number of gear changes per lap = 80

• The first night race in F1’s history made its debut in 2008.

• 4: The number of Grands prix

• 61 Laps

• 1 :45.599 is the fastest-ever lap time recorded by K. Raikkonen at the Marina Bay Street Circuit

• 298 Maximum speed reached at the circuit

• 1500 Lighting projectors

• 2600 Barriers

• 2640 Tyres for all race cars

• 350 In metres, this is the length of the pit lane

• 469 Fire extinguishers are on standby

• 3000 Lux - the lighting will be four times brighter than lights used at sports stadiums

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