Lewis Hamilton was in the dark in Singapore

Si Lewis Hamilton appeared to be struggling during practice for the Singapore Grand Prix, driver Mercedes regained his strength throughout the qualifying sessions and finally won pole by only seven thousandths ahead of Nico Rosberg who will ensure a 100% Mercedes front row on the Marina Bay circuit and who still has 22 points in his lead. advances on his teammate. “It was a good day, but it was really tight.”, recognizes the winner of the second edition of the Grand Prix. “I didn’t really know what to expect after Q1, especially since Ferrari occupied the outposts. I wondered how they could be so fast because my time was already good. »

The main challenge for Lewis Hamilton will be to make a successful start in order to maintain the advantage at the first corner, the 2008 world champion knowing that this urban track does not favor overtaking. “The start is complicated here as soon as you don't start from pole and it's very complicated to overtake. Tire degradation will complicate things even more. I'm really focused on the start and hoping that everything will go well. There could be a lot of stops and we will have to be perfect. »