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F1 Singapore Grand Prix draws 268,000 fans, 2nd highest on record

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Tay Peck Gek

Tay Peck Gek

Published Sun, Sep 22, 2019 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    THE Formula One Singapore Grand Prix recorded its second highest attendance in the night race's 12-year history, having pulled in 268,000 attendees over three days - despite the hazy weather.

    In a press statement issued on Sunday an hour before the flag-off, Formula One (F1) race promoters Singapore Grand Prix (Singapore GP) said the turnout overtook last year's 263,000 and recorded the second highest attendance.

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