Even a dull race in Singapore would've been momentous, as Formula One took a huge step into the unknown by holding its inaugural night time Grand Prix on a brand new street circuit.
In the event, not only did the circuit and the night race concept receive glowing praise, but the Singapore GP itself proved to be an unpredictable thriller - with Fernando Alonso coming from 15th on the grid to take a shock victory ahead of equally surprising runner-up Nico Rosberg, while Lewis Hamilton bolstered his championship lead with third, and Ferrari's race fell apart horribly.
There was an element of good fortune in Alonso's win, for he had begun the race in the midfield and only leapt to the front because he had completed his first pitstop before the first safety car period, during which all the leaders had to pit.