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	Why watching F1 is a thrill This writers passion for motor racing was ignited in Sembawang. -ST
	The great F1 sale Luxury retailers, sports brands and even bakeries are racing to cash in on F1 fever. -ST
	Night race brings new challenges for F1 Coulthard says the night race may be more interesting for the media and fans. -Reuters
	Scoring their dream jobs Two design engineers, ardent F1 fans, have landed a dream job: The S'pore Motor Sports Association picked them to be part of the S'pore F1's scrutineering team. -ST
	Passion drives F1 volunteers They work for no pay and sacrifice family time but get an experience of a lifetime in exchange. -myp
S'pore F1 means delays for commuters 'I saw people getting down from their cabs and walking,' a local paper reported. -AFP
F1: Security tight as fans told to leave bags at home 1,000 security guards will patrol the S'pore GP circuit; ticket-holders to be thoroughly searched. -AFP
	Walking to beat huge F1 jam Commuters in CBD adapt as road closures to prepare for Sunday's race disrupt peak traffic. -myp
	Bright lights, big city Get set for extra thrills and spills as Singapore hosts the first Formula One night race on Sunday, right in the middle of town. -myp
	F1 too fast for financial crisis The 106,000 tickets for F1's night race are 'effectively sold out', says Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry. -BT
Hamilton excited about S'pore The pace-setter is confident he will overcome any problems thrown up by racing at night. -AFP
BMW: S'pore's season highlight BMW Sauber boss says the only question is whether there'll be rain - when light will be reflected from the track's surface. -AFP
	The ultimate flag girl Alexandra Hui will be the girl to flag of the race this weekend after competing with 20 other contestants. -ST
	GP road closures start on Wed Suntec City will still be accessible via East Coast Parkway and Nicoll Highway while Funan will be increasing its parking charges from $2 to $8. -TNP
	The F1 effect S'pore's tourism and other sectors will be reaping a windfall next week when an estimated 40,000 visitors arrive for the S'pore GP. -AFP
	Circuit party all night long Singers, roving artists and all-night clubbing will entertain fans at over 10 places along the F1 course. Including samba dancers set t wow the Singapore Flyer crowd. -ST
	Are F1 'safety' barriers safe? They are safety barriers but the 4.2 m high structures endanger everyday drivers, said motorists.
	S'pore F1 trophy unveiled The trophy represents Singtel's objective of 'wanting to bring the best Formula One experience to everyone in Singapore.' -AsiaOne
	Scoop on celebs for F1 Tongues have been wagging since Singapore got the go-ahead to host the F1 here last year, who are the celebrity names coming to town? -myp
	F1 armchair racers Hard-core gamers splurge thousands of dollars on real-life equipment to make their racing experience as real as possible. -ST
	Trackside restaurants roll out F1 packages Companies find that official grandstands are not the only place to entertain clients. -BT
	DHL prepared for massive F1 logistics The global express logistics company is confident that the inaugural race here will run smoothly. -myp
Big hotel discounts draw F1 fans in big way After pushing up rates for the F1 period, hotels are struggling to fill their rooms with two weeks to go. -TNP
Extra reflective tyres for S'pore GP Bridgestone assuages F1 fears about night racing. - myp
	Why set-up's crucial F1 cars for S'pore GP will be rigged for greater downforce to suit circuit compared to the Italian GP.
	Get your free taxi rides here! Just look out for a 'chequered flag' and on yellow and red taxi & flag them down. There will also be $20,000 worth of taxi vouchers up for grabs. -AsiaOne
	F1 track still incomplete Contractors have one more week to finish work on the corporate suites. -ST
library@esplanade closed on F1 days Esplanade access will be restricted during this period. -AsiaOne
	Get V-Power at a lower price this weekend Felippe Massa's Ferrari win in Belgium has given V-Power a reason to celebrate. -AsiaOne
	SMRT to beef up train services during F1 week Commuters can also expect shorter waiting time of up to 1.5 minutes. -AsiaOne
F1 wheels churn out big-buck deals Firms lap up contracts for lighting arrangements, hospitality suites. -BT
	It's party time with F1 Stand to win a pair of grandstand tickets for Singapore's inaugural night race each time you fuel up at Shell. There's a pair of tickets to be won every day!
	Keep up with F1 Shopping malls in the Marina Bay area are determined to win the fight for the retail dollar during the SingTel Singapore Grand Prix this month. -ST
	F1 parties for rich and famous The Stylo Fashion Grand Prix and Amber Lounge will promote Singapore's cosmopolitan status. -ST
	Singapore is buzzing for its first night race With just 23 days left to go till the F1 weekend, feverish prepartions are being conducted to make it a spectacular event. Parties and other F1-related events and themed products in the offing. -ST
	Shell V-Power at discounted price this weekend In conjuction with Felipe Massa's Ferrari win in the F1 last weekend, Shell is offering a special promotion. -AsiaOne
	Grid girls gear up for F1 action Heating up the tracks are 44 women who will not only provide eye candy but also guide race cars into their start-line positions. -ST
Organiser adds 1,600 seats to meet F1 ticket rush More grandstand seats to be added to cope with demand; 92 per cent of tickets for Singapore's inagural Grand Prix sold.
	Shell Formula One ticket giveaway (Ep 1) Stand to win a pair of grandstand tickets for Singapore's inaugural night race each time you fuel up at Shell. There's a pair of tickets to be won every day!
	Singapore promising feast of technology The world's first Formula One night race in Singapore will be a feast of hi-tech gadgetry, featuring electronic flags and with around 1,500 lighting projectors illuminating the city.
Road works starting for S'pore Grand Prix Roads to be resurfaced with special asphalt mix that can withstand pounding of F1 race. -ST
	Rain could affect safety of Singapore GP: Stewart After losing friends and a teammate in racing incidents, Jackie Stewart became a vocal champion of safety standards in motor racing.
	F people get into the mood No longer just guests at the M'sian GP, S'poreans now belong to the F1 club.
	F1 job has him DANCING S'pore PR thrilled to win race marshal post for inaugural grand prix here.
	Fancy racing Rosberg? The RBS Grand Prix simulator returns to find Singapore's fastest virtual F1 racer.
	You own a Ferrari? I have seven. Limited edition Ferrari model cars that come complete with 'roaring' engines.
	Ferrari's pit stop at Shell A Ferrari F1 car made an early pitstop here before September's S'pore Grand Prix.