2008 saw the first night race in the history of Formula One. It was a fascinating event which produced spectacular scenes and an electric atmosphere. The Singapore Grand Prix is one of the highlights of the season.

The circuit has an unusually high corner count, so the drivers have no time to relax. Added to which, it is extremely bumpy in places, to the point where some drivers complained of getting headaches. The predominantly slow corners place severe demands in particular on the cars´ traction.

"This is a real street circuit, which means it has practically no run-off areas", says Nick Heidfeld. "I got on well with the track actually, but a few things should be improved for 2009. There were some extreme bumps in the surface and the pit lane entry and exit should not be on the racing line - it was almost impossible to avoid impeding somebody. And that cost me three places on the grid in 2008."