Ecclestone wants Singapore GP unchanged 'for 20 years'

Bernie Ecclestone says he would be happy if Singapore emulated the success of its night race with an unchanged format "for 20 years".

The F1 chief executive expressed his delight with the sold out event in the Asian city-state late on Friday at the opening of a Hublot watch boutique near the Marina Bay venue.

According to the local Straits Times newspaper, Ecclestone wants the Singapore race to stay the same until 2030 "and then see what needs to be changed".

The 79-year-old Briton said the race is a jewel in F1's crown and "keeps getting polished".