Ecclestone confirms possible night race at Malaysia

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The 2009 Malaysian Grand Prix will most likely be raced at night. Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone declared to reporters at the Sepang paddock that the organisers agreed to start the race after 7pm and this in order to boost the European television viewers.

Bernie Ecclestone said to reporters at Sepang: "The organizers here in Malaysia know it is necessary, both to attract television audiences in Europe and the public here. It will be very good for the people in Malaysia and anyone coming to visit the race as it will be very exciting.'"