The people behind the F1 glory
04 Sep 2017
Lianhe Zaobao, 4 Sept 2017 Article looked back at the 10 year history of the Formula 1 (F1) races in Singapore. The F1 races have successfully showcased Singapore’s dynamic and unique charms as a city throughout the years and helped break away the previously sterile and stern image. Current SP Principal and CEO Mr Soh Wai Wah, who was then the Chief-of-staff in the Police Force, opined that one of the challenges was to coordinate with the many agencies involved in the event. He recalls having to engage in crowd control and ensuring that the path of the emergency vehicles were clear all the time. NP’s tourism senior lecturer Dr Michael Chiam opined that over the decade, the public’s interest might have simmered down but the tourism and hospitality industry is still benefitting from the event.