Follow the Money

There's something fishy about this whole F1 race in Singapore deal. There must be some big money behind it. Someone stands to make a lot of cash. There's such a big push for a Singapore race. This conflicted quote from Malaysia's Sports Minister is most puzzling:

Malaysia's Sports Minister Azalina Othman told reporters last week there should only be one F1 race in Southeast Asia but denied the country was jittery over Singapore's bid to host it. "The region should have one F1 race. Singapore should not compete with Malaysia," Azalina said. "I am not worried.  I have no concern with Singapore hosting the F1 race," she added.

You just know that Bernie Ecclestone will make out, but who else stands to benefit?

Thanks to the Straits Times, F1live.com and Yahoo for the quotes.