Dec.14 (GMM) The possibility of a formula one night race in Melbourne may soon be back on the agenda, following the extensive testing of an Australian-made circuit lighting system.
With the involvement of Red Bull driver Mark Webber, the company Hella in November staged a secret demonstration of its glare-free technology at the local Calder Park track with a formula three car.
The FIA, F1's governing body, was represented at the test, and a specialist camera team was delegated by the sport's broadcast and media organisation, Formula One Management, Hella said.
A report, and footage of the demonstration, was then submitted to the FIA and FOM for their evaluation and official approval.
The Melbourne newspaper Herald Sun reports that Hella Australia official Thomas Plessinger is currently in Europe for meetings "involving FIA and other potential F1 opportunities".
"We are submitting our technical measurements and television footage to the FIA and Formula One management and we are waiting for their response," he said.
Written: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:13:13
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