Australia's own Formula One driver Daniel Riccardo has a good record in the Singapore Grand Prix, with two front row starts followed up by two visits to the podium in the past two seasons, a record he is aiming to continue this, but in such a unpredictable event such as Singapore, there is every possibility that he could finish on the top step this year.
Every driver loves this event, and Daniel is no exception to the rule. It is a spectacular race contested under lights around the streets of the Singapore Marina, however, it is also a very hot event, something the Red Bull Racing driver is accustomed to.
Here he speaks about the coming race, which will get underway tomorrow…
Singapore – it's got lots and lots of corners, which should suit your car pretty nicely. Is that a fair assumption?
I believe Singapore won't be our only chance but is one of our best chances of a win in the second half of the season. You have to build up speed a little slower in the practice sessions on a street circuit like Singapore. At some point you have to start taking risks but to do that straight away doesn't make sense.
It's routinely one the longest race by duration of the calendar – it often hits the two-hour mark – and the heat and humidity are punishing. Plus, this year's cars are a bit more a handful to drive. How do you prepare for that?
I always prepare for the race with some acclimatisation training. You feel the heat when you're in the car, but when you stop after the race and the adrenaline decreases you feel it even more. After the race I will easily sink five litres of water to rehydrate before I go to bed.
You've got a great record in Singapore. Can you continue it?
I've started second and finished second at this track in the last two years, with fastest lap both times, so my aim this year is definitely to start on pole and try to go one better in the race.
