Singapore F1 GP – Qualifying

The qualifying session was, as always, more than worth watching. The Singapore F1 GP is shaping up to be a cracker tomorrow, so let’s take a quick look at the highlights:

• Due to a lacklustre performance, Jenson Button found himself out in qualy two, in 12th position
• Lewis Hamilton lead the charge significantly throughout, and proved why he’s tipped to win at Singapore
• The Red Bulls showed everyone how to do it, with an aggressive charge from Vettel getting him an assured second place
• Barrichello made a huge error with around 38 seconds to go, smashing up his car at turn 5.  This meant that with his grid penalty due to a gearbox change, it’s likely he’s going to be in 10th

Here’s the top ten qualifying positions:

• Lewis Hamilton
• Sebastien Vettel
• Nico Rosberg
• Mark Webber
• Rubens Barrichello (without grid penalty)
• Fernando Alonso
• Timo Glock
• Nick Heidfeld
• Robert Kubica
• Heikki Kovaleinen

Now, given that Singapore is a street circuit, it’s likely that’s going to really put pressure on the drivers to perform.  Those with a lower skill level, and indeed a slower car, are likely to struggle quite a bit. It’s a circuit that you really do need to be near the front (if not at pole position) to have a good chance of winning.  In this case, I’m quite happy to put my money on Lewis Hamilton.  Go Lewis, give it your all mate!

Of course, this does pose a problem for Jenson Button if he can’t get a handle on his car during the race and Barrichello can improve his performance a little.  His lead could well be further reduced in the World points race.  Let’s see what happens tomorrow.  I for one am very excited!