Red Bull has won every race in 2023, with Verstappen currently on a record run of 10 consecutive grand prix victories after his Monza triumph two weeks ago.
Hamilton commended Verstappen and Red Bull’s chief technical officer, Adrian Newey, for the outstanding work they have accomplished this year.
The last eight races of the season consist of two street circuits, three sprint weekends, and various locations where rain is highly likely. These factors pose challenges that might potentially hinder Verstappen’s winning streak.
Hamilton’s priority is to concentrate on restoring Mercedes to a position where it can achieve victories based on its own capabilities.
Motorsport.com asked if Verstappen could face any obstacles before the Singapore Grand Prix, to which the response was, “I prefer not to pay attention to such matters.”
Earlier, someone asked me a question about choosing between excluding Max or excluding Adrian Newey from the equation. It was something along those lines.
“And my response was, ‘neither’, I believe we simply need to improve and perform at a higher level. They have demonstrated outstanding work, and it would be unfair to criticize them for the incredible efforts they have made.”
“I simply desire to elevate everyone’s skills. However, there are numerous possibilities in the upcoming eight races. Thus, my aim is to ensure we are ready to seize any opportunities that may arise. Despite that, we maintain a hopeful outlook.”
On the podium are Adrian Newey, Chief Technology Officer of Red Bull Racing, Max Verstappen from Red Bull Racing in 1st place, and Sir Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes-AMG in 3rd place.
Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images
Hamilton, who has won the Singapore GP four times, did not express a clear opinion about the potential of the W14 at Marina Bay.
“I am uncertain, but I believe we were fairly competitive in the previous year, although our performance in the race was not outstanding,” he expressed. “However, considering the vehicle we possessed in the previous year, I have high hopes that significant progress has been made with the car.”
“I’m optimistic that we have made some progress and are possibly closer to the top. My goal is to compete for a place on the podium. I will find out tomorrow along with everyone else, but that’s the truth.”
When asked about how the new section of straight replacing four corners would affect the race, he responded by saying, “It will definitely make the lap easier. This change will also give Red Bull fewer opportunities to gain an advantage.”
I believe the straight is relatively short, so I don’t anticipate anyone having a significant advantage on it. Perhaps the Ferraris or the Red Bulls could potentially be fast on the straight?
“I believe the straight is brief, so I do not anticipate it causing significant problems. Additionally, our car is typically not given preferential treatment anywhere.”
“This track hasn’t historically favored us, specifically. However, in comparison to last year, with this type of car, we have found ourselves to be slightly faster than anticipated. Therefore, I am hopeful that this will be the case for us this weekend.”
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