F1 2019, Singapore GP: 5 Qualifying predictions

#2 Renault taking the fight to McLaren

Nico Hulkenberg remains a strong contender for bagging the best of the rest spot on the grid

Renault and McLaren were caught up in a fight of their own during practice on Friday. While Renault got a confidence boost from the result last time around in Monza, McLaren would be keen to make a comeback with a strong finish this time around.

The two midfield teams going head-to-head for a big portion of the rest track position would make for an entertaining watch. While Nico Hulkenberg and Carlos Sainz have taken turns leading each other in the two practice sessions, neither Lando Norris not Daniel Ricciardo can be discounted during qualifying.

Earlier, McLaren seemed to be running away with fourth place in the constructor’s championship, but during the second half of the season, Renault have slowly been creeping upon them. Only 18 points separate the two teams using a Renault engine and it remains to be seen who will emerge on top by the end of the year.