And while it is one of the most unusual and spectacular street circuits on paper, in design it has unfortunately produced uninteresting races in its first two years, because it is difficult to overtake on the circuit.
But the Singapore race takes place on a street circuit on which it is difficult to overtake: It is bumpy, dusty, relatively narrow, and run under spotlights.
Unfortunately, despite the course's technical merits, the circuit often produces processional racing, as it is difficult to overtake — in part because all the drivers know it so well.
"The people who don't like it never find the right way, they lack confidence in some corners, it's difficult to attack in qualifying — and we know how important qualifying is on a street circuit where it's difficult to overtake".
We know it's difficult to overtake here.
"There may be some strategic relocation of orders, but unless TSMC makes major missteps it will be difficult to overtake".
"It has historically been difficult to overtake here and starting on the first row was half the race, and now whatever car keeps the tires alive will win the race or finish on the podium," Alonso said.
Ms. Schroeder says some prices of a year or two ago were historical highs that may be difficult to overtake anytime soon.
It was difficult to argue.
