Lewis Hamilton is gearing up for a fierce comeback at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, armed with a brand-new engine and a determination to end his winless streak since the Belgian GP in July. Despite claiming victory at Silverstone earlier this season, setting the record for the most wins at a single circuit, the seven-time world champion has since endured a rough patch, finishing no higher than fifth in the last three races. Now, Hamilton is ready to put Mercedes’ struggles behind him and take the fight to the opposition at Marina Bay.
Hamilton’s season took a nosedive after inheriting victory at the Belgian GP due to teammate George Russell’s disqualification, with a series of disappointing finishes highlighting the Silver Arrows’ ongoing battle with a problematic floor upgrade. The low point came at the Azerbaijan GP, where Hamilton slammed his car as “undriveable” after a disastrous run plagued by severe understeer.
“We’re going to give absolutely everything this weekend,” Hamilton told the media, including Total-Motorsport.com. “We’ve got seven more shots at it, so we’re going to bowl our hardest.” The 105-time Grand Prix winner is eager to reclaim his place at the top, targeting the Marina Bay Circuit to reignite his championship campaign and put his recent woes behind him.
Reflecting on the Azerbaijan GP, Hamilton was candid about his frustrations: “Definitely not looking for a repeat of last week. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, you get slapped and surprised. That’s just motor racing.” With a renewed mindset, the Briton approaches the Singapore GP with a “zero effs” attitude, determined to bounce back whether the results come or not.
Footage from Baku showed Hamilton battling his car just to get through corners, following set-up changes that relegated him to a pit-lane start. Despite recovering to finish ninth, tying the record for most positions gained at the Azerbaijan GP, Hamilton’s recent misfortunes have overshadowed his early-season triumphs.
Reflecting on his struggles, Hamilton admitted he was blindsided by set-up issues that derailed his weekend. “I was like, ‘I love the car, don’t change it too much,’ but the small changes we made did the complete opposite of what we expected,” he explained. “I got in the car on Saturday morning and had massive understeer. It wasn’t until the end of the day that we realized something was wrong.”
As Hamilton heads into the Singapore GP, his goal is clear: to get back to winning ways and remind the F1 world why he’s still a force to be reckoned with. With a brand-new engine and a relentless drive, the Silver Arrows’ star is ready to leave his recent troubles in the rearview mirror and take the fight to his rivals once again.
