Floor area for the Pit Building will be increased. The additional work on the Pit Building will see construction costs raised from $33 million to $40 million.
In addition, fans paying $7,500 for the premier Paddock Club seats during the SingTel Singapore GP will soak in the experience in a bigger Pit Building that boasts more luxurious hospitality lounges.
On Friday, Minister of State for Trade and Industry S. Iswaran revealed that the enhancements made to the Pit Building design came about due to the 'strong demand' for these top-class seats.
'But this is a happy problem to have,' Mr Iswaran said.
According to Singapore Tourism Board's (STB) brand development manager Eileen Lee, the additional work on the Pit Building will see construction costs raised from $33 million to $40 million.
STB also added that construction is 'on track' before the F1 show rolls into town in September, and the posh structure is currently '60 per cent complete'.
While the floor area has increased from 18,000 sq m to 22,000 sq m, the extra 4,000 sq m do not translate into more seats available.
Instead, the Pit Building will continue to host the estimated 4,000 guests as originally planned.
Singapore Straits Time
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