GOOD LAP VS GREAT LAP: How Hamilton produced a stunning Singapore pole lap in 2018
Lewis Hamilton produced one of Formula 1's great pole position laps back at the 2018 Singapore Grand Prix – but how did he maximise his time? Alex Brundle puts his and Valtteri Bottas's efforts side-by-side to find out.
The Singapore GP returns for the first time since 2019, when Charles Leclerc took pole position and Sebastian Vettel led a Ferrari one-two, but it was in 2018 when Hamilton put together an incredible qualifying lap for pole position around the tight confines of the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Have a look at how Hamilton made the time over team mate Bottas with in-depth telemetry and Brundle's expert analysis in the video player above.
Next Up
Related Articles
What the 2026 cars are like – according to the drivers
Why Cadillac decided on a split black-and-white livery
Vote for your favourite 2026 F1 livery
Alonso ‘proud and excited’ to drive Newey-designed F1 car
McLaren unveil new livery for 2026 season
ExclusiveWhy Piastri expects to keep Norris on his toes again