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SINGAPORE : Singaporeans and tourists have said they are excited to have an F1 Grand Prix here.
Many say a Grand Prix street race through the city will further boost Singapore as a key holiday destination in Asia.
Shopping and other attractions already draw in millions of tourists to Singapore.
But all eyes will be on the F1 Grand Prix street race to be held in the heart of the city in 2008.
One visitor said, "Yeah that's what we're waiting for, because we've got a couple of years in Singapore so we hope to go when it comes here."
Another tourist added, "...two years (ago), it was in Turkey. But we couldn't go. Maybe next year we can come here to Singapore to watch it."
A third commented, "It's an exciting place to be, Singapore, and to have F1 here would make it even more exciting. "
Yet another said, "It's close to Brunei I can fly over here."
The last time Singapore had a Grand Prix was in the 1960s.
It was held in a street circuit at Upper Thomson, away from the business district.
With one to be held in the heart of the city at the Marina Bay area, all eyes will be on the organisers to see how the F1 race will be a smooth and unforgettable one for both the racers and the audience.
Many Singaporeans are also looking forward to seeing world-renowned racers and their hot wheels in the flesh in Singapore.
One Singaporean said, "I would hope to attend an F1 race and attend a winning team party."
Commenting on its attraction, another said, "I think it's the crowd, the people, the racers, especially the F1 cars."
A third commented, "I used to go up to Sepang in Malaysia to see (the race). But it's just too tedious to keep going up there. So it's good that they're having it here."
And they will not have to wait too long; the F1 race is expected to take place in Singapore later next year. - CNA/ms
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