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Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry was quick to dispel worry regarding the state of this year’s Singapore Grand Prix,
The Republic of Singapore is currently embroiled in a rare corruption scandal involving GP event promoter Ong Beng Seng and the resigned Transport Minister S. Iswaran. Iswaran resigned due to corruption charges, facing a total of 27 charges. This is Singapore’s first corruption scandal since 1986. The allegations suggest that Iswaran received kickbacks from Beng Seng, including private plane tickets and Singapore GP tickets. Concerns were raised about the future of the Singapore GP’s place on the F1 calendar, as Iswaran also served as an advisor for the race. However, the Ministry of Trade and Industry reassured that all contracts were carefully considered and there is no evidence of disadvantage to the government. The Singapore GP, which debuted in 2008, has had significant economic and tourism impacts, attracting international visitors and generating billions of dollars in tourism receipts. Iswaran denies the allegations, and the Singapore government is committed to upholding its reputation for honesty and integrity. Beng Seng has not been charged with any wrongdoing, and the Singapore Grand Prix has a contract with F1 until 2028.
