(*Above: Artist's impression of the Changi circuit in Singapore)
MotoGP boss Carmelo Ezpeleta told Singapore newspaper Today that the country could hold a MotoGP race in 2011.
"We have signed an agreement with a promoter to stage a round of the motorbike world championship in Singapore," he said.
"But it depends when the permanent track will be completed. I understand it will be up in three years' time, so there could be a race as early as 2011, if not 2012.
"Asia is important to MotoGP's growth and Singapore is at the centre of it, that's why we want to hold a round there. But my agreement is subject to the track being built."
The track is nothing to do with the 'Grand Prix' street circuit used by F1, but a purpose built facility at Changi, set to be built on a plot next to Changi Airport.
The artist's impression above isn't too helpful on judging the exact layout so if anybody has seen a genuine circuit plan I'd be very happy to share it up here...
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Very interesting news.
But what would this mean for the Sepang GP, will they drop that for the Singapore track or are they actually planning to have TWO races in Malaysia? I couldn't really see that to be honest.
As far as I just came with my reseach, there are still a bunch of design possibilities out there. Have a look:
http://www.changitrack.brandonjapanev.com/
That webpage is weird!
Looks f*ing scruffy for such an expensive project.
Also track design 4 is Fuji Speedway, 5 is Interlagos, 7 is Istanbul Park, 8 is Catalunya, 10 is Shanghai and 11 is Monza!!!!
WTF????? *lol*
Ahahaha, haven't noticed that!
Mmh, very weird indeed. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
There are still a couple of years before it is supposed to open anyway. ;)
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