Hamilton fears losing title due to departures

Lewis Hamilton is concerned about his lack of success with starts this season. Despite his seven poles won in 2016, the driver Mercedes was only able to convert his first position on the grid into victory three times. In comparison, his teammate and rival Nico Rosberg has won four times out of six poles obtained.

With two points ahead of the German before the Singapore Grand Prix, the Briton fears that his lost points will harm him at the end of the season.

“If we look at my season, the Championship could be lost because of the departures. I often lost the race when the lights went out while I was on pole, recognized Lewis Hamilton in the paddock at the Marina Bay circuit. We do all the work during the weekend and two seconds is enough to determine certain races for me. »

Mercedes drivers suffered at last year's Singapore Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton only started from fifth position on the grid before retiring while Nico Rosberg failed to reach the podium.