Smoke Threatens Singapore F1 Night Race
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Singapore's Formula One night race normally shows off the city's bright, glowing skyline. This year, however, the famous lights will shine through a thick blanket of smoke.
The haze has drifted from huge wildfires in neighbouring Indonesia. It has made Singapore one of the most polluted cities in the world.
Drivers now face unhealthy air before Sunday's Grand Prix. Experts say this kind of pollution can slow reaction times, with an effect similar to that of an alcoholic drink.