F1: Top 5 Races at Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore

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#4 2013 Singapore Grand Prix

2013 Singapore Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel in the lead to get his Hat-trick wins at Singapore

The four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel’s hat-trick wins at Marina Bay completed at 2013 Singapore Grand Prix. The 6th night race in Formula One at same circuit got some more modifications to the ‘Singapore Sling’ chicane at the turn 10. This modification cut down to a single change in direction and the curbs were removed which was there to mark the chicane.

The race demanded a good tire strategy as the tire manufacturers Pirelli stated that their medium compound is two seconds slower per lap than the supersoft tires. Vettel was dominating the entire race weekend right from practice sessions, qualifying rounds and went on to win the race from pole position.

Kimi Raikkonen who started the race at 13th spot raised up in the standings and got a podium finish, aiding to the perfect tire strategy. While Nico Rosberg was at the receiving end of the failed tire strategy, finished the race at the 4th spot having started the race ay 2nd spot.

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