2014 Singapore Grand Prix preview

OK guys it's F1 time again! This weekend the Formula One series will continue at Marina Bay, Singapore.

This place was the first ever in Formula One history to host a night race back in 2008 and it has been a classic from the start. We have seen night races in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi also after that. In Abu Dhabi they start the race in daylight though. I've been there twice and it's great! The atmosphere is Singapore is pretty much the same I guess only the air isn't as dry compared to Bahrain and Abu Dhabi.

Last year I wrote a little about crashgate etc. so if you are interested what I wrote about that then check this link: 

http://f14life.blogspot.fi/2013/09/2013-singapore-grand-prix-preview.html


If we try to remember what happened last year in Singapore it was this:

- People started to realize that Sebastian Vettel would win his fourth title in 2013
- Mark Webber had problems with his Red Bull again and retired on the the 60th lap out of 61.
- Fernando Alonso gave Mark Webber a ride on his Ferrari and they were penalized for this.
- Kimi Räikkönen's backpains started here but he managed to get up to 3rd from 13th place without KERS.

This time I believe we will see more fighting between the two Mers and also between the Red Bulls so keep an eye on those two as well!

Fernando Alonso has also been good here with a little help in 2008 and without help too (last year for example). He should do pretty good if you ask me.

Kimi Räikkönen was phenomenal last year with Lotus so maybe we shall see some good driving from him too. On the other hand I think his Lotus last year was much better than his Ferrari now. The F14-T is an embarrassment for the Ferrari name.

Felipe Massa took his first podium for Williams in the last race so I think his motivation is right up there where it belongs. On the other hand Valtteri Bottas is probably even hungrier to beat him. This track is not that good for Williams though.

And now it's time for my predictions:

Pole position: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

Race:

1. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
2. Nico Rosberg, Mercedes
3. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull

Fastest lap: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

Surprise: Pastor Maldonado will have his best result for Lotus if he manages to finish the race.

Post your own predictions to our F1-4-LIFE PREDICTORS LEAGUE!

The rules:

POINTS:  1st - 3  2nd - 5  3rd - 10 

HOW IT WORKS: the aim of the game is simply predict who comes where in the race (top3). A total of 18 points can be won on a race day. If you get winner and and 3rd place right but 2nd wrong you get 13 points same if you get 1 correct. eg. 2nd you get 5 points. If a driver wins the race and you said he would come 2nd or 3rd no points would be awarded. Same if he came in another position, and you predicted that wrong. A table will be posted up every race weekend. The point scoring system will change once the cars become more competitive. Everyone will say a merc 1,2 so it won't be close or fun. 

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PREDICTIONS: send an email to f14lifeblog@gmail.com or message the Facebook page to submit your predictions. You have until lights out to make them. If you submit them when the race has started they won't count. So be quick! like the Mercedes. 

THE PRIZE: the winner of the league will win themselves a admin place on the F1 4 LIFE page along side JT, AE, MW & MH. If you don't want to be an admin you are welcome to participate anyway. We may also come up with some other prize if it helps. 

That's it for today and if you want to send me feedback then email me: f14lifeblog@gmail.com