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Felipe Massa (BRA), Ferrari, Ferrari F2008, Italian Grand Prix 2008, Monza, Saturday, 13 September 2008. © Martin Trenkler / Reporter Images

Either by luck, or shrewd placement on the calendar, most Formula One races occur in dry conditions. However, as has been seen more than once in the past year, rain does fall during races and a wet event is a very different proposition from a dry one.

From hot, dry weather to heavy rain, Bridgestone has a motorsport tyre to suit, and as Formula One prepares...

Fernando Alonso (ESP) Renault celebrates victory with the team.
Formula One World Championship, Rd 15, Singapore Grand Prix, Race, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, Sunday, 28 September 2008. © Sutton

The visibility concerns proved unfounded, the predicted thunderstorms never came, and the drivers quickly discovered they could overtake. The inaugural Singapore Grand Prix, the first Formula One event under lights, was a huge success and produced one of the most fascinating races of the season.

Few could begrudge Fernando Alonso his first '08 victory, despite...

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