Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed that the 2009 Malaysian Grand Prix will be run at night.
The asian event is very popular, but in the wrong timezone to appeal to the main European audience. Thus, it has taken a leaf from neighbouring Singapore’s book and is having floodlights installed for night racing to take place.
It will become the 2nd night event, with many more planned possibly in Australia and Japan.
The race will begin at 7pm Malaysian time.
“The organizers here in Malaysia know it is necessary [to race at night], both to attract television audiences in Europe and the public here,” Ecclestone said at Sepang.
“It will be very good for the people in Malaysia and anyone coming to visit the race as it will be very exciting.”
Hmm, the date says 24 March 2008, didn’t you mean 24 March 2009?