Singapore Grand Prix to be night race

The FIA has confirmed that the Formula One Championship will stage a night race for the first time in its history next season (2008).

On September 28 Singapore’s streets will come alive after dark to the sound of Grand Prix engines, while the equally spectacular Marina Bay will serve as a beautiful backdrop.

It has been also confirmed the Canadian Grand Prix will be part of an extended 18-race 2008 calendar that includes a new street race in Valencia, Spain. The British round will again go ahead at Silverstone on July 6 - its traditional summer slot.

Meanwhile, the World Motor Sport Council has also decided that there will be a total freeze on engine development for a period of 10 years starting from 2008. A change could be made after five years but only if a unanimous agreement of all the tean owners and manufacturers is received.

2008 Formula One calendar:

March 16 Australia (Melbourne)
March 23 Malaysia (Sepang)
April 6 Bahrain (Sakhir)
April 27 Spain (Barcelona)
May 11 Turkey (Istanbul)
May 25 Monaco
June 8 Canada
June 22 France
July 6 Britain (Silverstone)
July 20 Germany (Hockenheim)
Aug 3 Hungary (Hungaroring)
Aug 24 Europe (Valencia)
Sep 7 Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)
Sep 14 Italy (Monza)
Sep 28 Singapore
Oct 12 Japan (Fuji)
Oct 19 China (Shanghai)
Nov 2 Brazil (Interlagos)