SINGAPORE WET THREAT

Sportinglife.com, 24 Sep 2008, Gary Rose

The weather looks set to pose an additional challenge at Formula One's first night race with forecasters predicting a good chance of rain ahead of this weekend's inaugural Singapore Grand Prix.

Drivers and teams already have to contend with the difficulties of trying to acclimatise to the time difference, with many opting to remain on European time in order to stay fresh for the late finishes ahead.

Formula One's governing body the FIA conducted a night test on the Indianapolis circuit in the United States last year, stressing they would only sanction a night race if it was completing safe.

However, a heavy downpour broke over Singapore this morning, prompting concerns it could extend through to the weekend and affect visibility and performance on the street circuit.

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