Singapore Grand Prix - Qualifying Day

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Yesterday, I had come to the conclusion that my grandstand seat was not necessarily the best place from which to view the race, so today I decided to explore the viewing opportunities around the rest of the race track. Most of the circuit park is accessible to all ticket holders, the exception being the paddock and stands next to the start area. It turned out that there are many good viewing spots right next to interesting bits of the track where it is possible to get up close to the action.

Singapore has a new tourist attraction - the Singapore Flyer - which is basically their equivalent of the London Eye. I decided to take a flight. The concept and design is basically identical to the Eye (although they claim it is the biggest of its kind in the world), and it provided a great view of the race track and the starting grid. I was able to watch some of the support race from his vantage point, and get some good shots of the city.

Musical entertainment for the evening was courtesy of the Australian Beatles Show - not a bad imitation of the real thing.

Walking around the circuit in the 30 degree temperatures and Singapore humidity was literally a draining process, and I was dripping with sweat the whole time, except when in enclosed spaces with aircon, such as the Flyer. I could hardly keep topped up with water and Tiger beer.

The qualifying session itself was tense enough, with Hamilton only just getting into the vital Q3 session. It should be a great race tomorrow.