HOPING to watch the Formula One race in September for free?
Forget it.
Opaque fencing will go up all around the racetrack to prevent freeloaders from sneaking a peek.
The 2.4m-high chain mesh fencing, which will be covered with cloth, will be set up behind the spectators' area and will span the 5.067km circuit.
The fence is among several structures the race organiser, Singapore GP, is putting in place around the racetrack.
To keep spectators safe, two fences will be erected: a 4.2m-high one mounted on concrete barriers that will keep debris from any crashes out, and a 1.2m-high barrier to keep spectators in the viewing areas, and off the track.
Race organisers will put up a total of 2,600 such concrete barriers and debris fences.
Most of these will go up in the weeks leading up to the race, which takes place from Sept 26 to 28.
Officials from Singapore GP will also install 1,695 barriers made of flexible polyethylene at turns in the circuit.
These barriers, which weigh 120kg each, are designed to absorb energy from high-speed crashes and protect drivers.
Race organisers are also not taking any chances with the six temporary overhead bridges they plan to build at different parts of the circuit.
These bridges, which will allow ticket holders to get from one side of the track to the other, will be completely covered.
This is so no one can throw objects onto the racetrack.
It is not clear yet if two other existing overhead bridges at Marina Square and Mandarin Oriental will be covered as well. |
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