Jan.16 (GMM) Lights for the first ever formula one night race in Singapore will be situated on only one side of the city's street circuit, the race's deputy chairman has said in a media briefing.

"This is to prevent the drivers from being disorientated in cases of spinning," Colin Syn explained.

He added that run-off areas will also be brighter than the actual track.

The inaugural Singapore GP is scheduled to begin at 8pm (local) on September 28. Qualifying will start at the same time the night before, it emerged.