Start at 14 p.m.: This is what you have to pay attention to at the Singapore GP

Catching up I: To win the title early, Verstappen definitely has to win the race. From eighth place it will be difficult in the narrow concrete channel, especially since main competitor Leclerc starts from the front. “There is hardly any space to overtake,” said Verstappen, who knows how difficult the task will be. Even if he wins, Leclerc still has to be a long way behind him in order to have the title party in Marina Bay. Verstappen starts the race with a 116-point lead over Leclerc; he needs 138 points after the checkered flag waves for the world championship. Otherwise there will be another chance in a week in Suzuka, Japan.

Catch-up II: Sebastian Vettel is the most successful driver in Singapore with a total of five victories. The 35-year-old is only going into his last Grand Prix in the Asian metropolis in 14th place. “It would be helpful if it rained a little more to shake things up,” said the Aston Martin driver: “I think we “We have a pretty good race pace, so we will do our best to fight for the points.” The German won three times for Red Bull in Singapore and twice for Ferrari. Most recently in 2019. From heavy rain to heat, everything is possible in Singapore. © APA/afp / ROSLAN RAHMAN

Weather: On Saturday there was a foretaste of Sunday. Heavy rain, lightning and thunder combined with enormous heat, but then also sunshine in between. Conditions change quickly these days not far from the equator. The probability of thunderstorms is again high, and it could also rain heavily during the Grand Prix when driving under floodlights in the dark in the evening.

Points at a glance: Mick Schumacher continues to fight for a contract beyond the end of the season. The 23-year-old still has six races left to prove himself at Haas. 13th place is not the best starting position to make it into the points for the third time in his career, especially since he has never driven a race in Singapore. “If it rains, I definitely see opportunities for us, because our car is strong on wet surfaces,” said the son of record world champion Michael Schumacher. Fernando Alonso starts from fifth place. © ANSA / TOM WHITE

Long-running favorites: Alpine driver Fernando Alonso surprisingly starts his record race from fifth place. The Spaniard is completing his 350th Grand Prix and is now the Formula 1 driver with the most race starts. “Overtaking is difficult. I hope we finish the job in the race,” said Alonso, who overtook Finnish Kimi Räikkönen (349). There is no end in sight for the 41-year-old former world champion. Next year, the two-time champion will drive for Aston Martin, replacing Sebastian Vettel.

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Start at 14 p.m.: This is what you have to pay attention to at the Singapore GP

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