Lewis Hamilton is riding high as he appears to be cruising to his third Formula 1 world title with seven wins so far this season, a big points advantage and heading to Marina Bay Circuit for the Singapore Grand Prix where he has won twice before in his career.
Yet despite winning three of the last four races, and extending his championship points lead to 53, the Mercedes driver is taking nothing for granted ahead of Round 13 of the 2015 Formula 1 World Championship, and observed, "It won’t be easy to make it three – far from it."
But added, "I’m riding high right now and I’ll be pushing for that hat-trick."
The Briton is referring to the fact that he has won in Singapore twice before, in 2009 and last year, hence the treble beckons, "I’ve won there twice now – both times from pole, which shows you how important qualifying is too. It won’t be easy to make it three – far from it."
At the Italian Grand Prix Hamilton was untouchable as he claimed victory number seven, "Monza was an awesome weekend for me – one of the best I’ve had in Formula One. The car this team has built is just incredible and I can’t thank them enough for all their hard work."
Fittingly the world champion showed some empathy for his teammat eand title rival Nico Rosberg who retired from the race with the podium in sight, "Of course, it was a shame for Nico and the crew to have the retirement – but I know he’ll bounce back and I’m looking forward to another battle in Singapore."
"This race is always a highlight of the season – a great city which looks really spectacular under the lights with the tricky street circuit below – my favourite kind of track to drive."
"You’ve got to stay 100% focused for a full two hours, which is tougher than it sounds with the crazy humidity. Any small slip and you’re in the barrier, so maintaining that total concentration is crucial," mused Hamilton.
Victory in Singapore will deliver an uncanny milestone for Hamilton, who would then match his idol Ayrton Senna with 41 wins out of 161 starts
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