Hamilton wins Singapore Grand Prix to increase title lead
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[SINGAPORE] Lewis Hamilton won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday in dominant fashion to increase his Formula One championship lead over Sebastian Vettel to 40 points with just six races remaining.
The Mercedes driver led from pole to chequered flag, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen more than eight seconds behind and Ferrari's Vettel a distant third.
"Great job everyone, what a weekend," said Hamilton on team radio immediately after winning at the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the second year running. "Keep pushing - we've got this guys." A unique set of challenges makes the steamy track in the heat and humidity of Singapore's tropical climate the toughest physical test of the season.
The duration of the race, with each of the 61 laps of the 5.063 kilometre track having 23 bends and 80 gear changes - more than any other on the Formula One calendar - means that drivers and machinery are worked to breaking point.
"I'm spent. It felt like the longest race of my life so I'm glad it's over," said Hamilton when interviewed on track after hugging his crew in celebration.
AFP
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