SINGAPORE, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel isn't expecting the Singapore Grand Prix to be a Sunday evening cruise through the city-state’s floodlit streets, despite being tipped as favourite for victory at the Marina Bay circuit. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, though, the four-time champion was refusing to buy into the hype. "We have seen that it's very close no matter where we go, also on the tracks that definitely suit Mercedes or definitely suit Ferrari." Meanwhile, at Belgium’s Spa Francorchamps, Mercedes were expected to dominate but Vettel remained in hot pursuit of Hamilton all the way through the race. Mercedes have a chequered history at the Singapore track, winning last year with retired champion Nico Rosberg, but failing to even finish on the podium in 2015.

Source: The Star September 14, 2017 18:00 UTC