The World Motor Sport Council, which met in Paris, approved the race as well as an extended 18-race 2008 calendar. Marina Bay Singapore will serve as a backdrop for the historic race, which will take place on September 28.
It was also confirmed that the Canada Grand Prix will be part of the 2008 calendar and a daytime street race would be held in Valencia.
Spyker’s request to change its team name to Force India has been accepted and it was announced that there will also be a total freeze on engine development for a period of 10 years from 2008.
CALENDAR
2008 FIA Formula One World Championship
16/3 Australia
23/3 Malaysia
6/4 Bahrain
27/4 Spain
11/5 Turkey
25/5 Monaco
8/6 Canada
22/6 France
6/7 Great Britain
20/7 Germany
3/8 Hungary
24/8 Europe
7/9 Belgium
14/9 Italy
28/9 Singapore*
12/10 Japan
19/10 China
02/11 Brazil
*Night race
