F1 2019, Singapore GP: 5 Qualifying predictions

#1 Battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen for pole

Lewis Hamilton spoke about how happy he was behind the wheel at Marina Bay

Max Verstappen would be itching to have a proper go at qualifying after grid penalties cut short his chances during the Italian GP. The Honda Spec 4 engine seems to have brought Red Bull Racing to the fore at the Marina Bay circuit. The Dutch driver has had a horrid run since the summer break and Singapore would be a good opportunity to turn his luck around.

Lewis Hamilton, on the other hand, showed pace and was comfortable with the setup on his car. The Mercedes crew ensured a good turnaround between the two parts of qualifying and Lewis would extract as much from the car as possible come qualifying. He has experience of being on pole in Singapore before and can be a likely candidate yet again this weekend.

However, Lewis remained wary of the threat that Red Bull pose after practice. The edge may remain with the Briton, but Max is capable of dismantling well-laid plans. A straight shootout between Max and Lewis can be expected for pole position.