'Like riding a bike in a sauna' - surprises possible at brutal Singapore GP

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast, Nico Rosberg reveals the extreme physical challenge drivers face during a race weekend in Singapore. Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast, Nico Rosberg reveals the extreme physical challenge drivers face during a race weekend in Singapore. Formula 1 is hard at the best of times but the Singapore Grand Prix is physically the most demanding event on the calendar and has thrown up some stunning performances too. Since 2008, F1 have been racing under the lights around the Marina Bay Street Circuit. As it's a street circuit, driving close to the walls generally means you go faster. However, it's so easy to go over the limit and end up in the wall.Red Bull remarkably remain unbeaten in 2023 and Max Verstappen is on an unprecedented run of 10 consecutive wins. A major reason for this incredible success is Red Bull's mistakes, or lack of, as they have operationally been excellent. But, if there is one track where they could be caught out, it's Singapore. In fact, it all went wrong for Verstappen last year in Qualifying and the Grand Prix, so can he make amends for that 12 months on?Why has Verstappen not won in Singapore? Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Look back at some of the most dramatic moments to have taken place at the Singapore Grand Prix. Look back at some of the most dramatic moments to have taken place at the Singapore Grand Prix. Red Bull generally haven't had the car to beat in Singapore, which is the main reason why Verstappen hasn't won there.In 2017, the Dutchman started on the front row but was caught in the middle of Ferrari pair Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel on the run down to Turn One.A year later, Lewis Hamilton produced an outstanding Q3 lap to take pole position and controlled the race from Verstappen, who had to settle for second.Ferrari surprisingly took a one-two in 2019, with Verstappen in third and the Covid-19 pandemic meant there was no Singapore Grand Prix for the following two years. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Max Verstappen had a weekend to forget last year in Singapore following a fuel-shortage blunder in qualifying and an error-filled race where he finished seventh. Max Verstappen had a weekend to forget last year in Singapore following a fuel-shortage blunder in qualifying and an error-filled race where he finished seventh. Last season, Verstappen was the big favourite but a series of operational errors in Q3 meant he started eighth. Having looked unbeatable in the opening two parts of Qualifying, Verstappen aborted his penultimate lap in Q3 in order to be the last driver across the line, but was then told to box in his final lap because he didn't have enough fuel. Both of those flying laps were good enough for pole.In the race, he tried to overtake Lando Norris going into Turn 7, but locked up heavily and was forced to pit for fresh tyres, subsequently finishing seventh.'Like you are in a sauna on a spinning bike' Sergio Perez and Charles Leclerc try to recover after last year's Singapore GP All the drivers say Singapore is the toughest event of the year due to the heat, humidity and demanding track. It's so hot, that the drivers' cool drink turns into drinking a hot tea after just a few laps in the race.Nico Rosberg, who won the 2016 Singapore Grand Prix, describes the intensity of the toughest race on the calendar."I would lose eight pounds (3.6kg) of bodyweight from sweating. It's like you're in a skiing suit, while sitting on asphalt which is 45 degrees. Then you have the petrol right behind you, which is 65 degrees, so it's extremely hot," Rosberg said on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast."There's no fresh air coming in, you have the seatbelts really tight and the carbon seat moulded to your body, so you can hardly breathe properly. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ted Kravitz discusses the sustainable fuel that is coming to F1 in 2026. Ted Kravitz discusses the sustainable fuel that is coming to F1 in 2026. "Corner after corner where you have to hold your breath in the corners, you can't breathe when you're cornering because you hold your breath."I remember after 10 laps I would look at the pit board and it would say '50 laps to go' and I'm thinking 'I'm done. I'm 10 laps in and there's 50 to go'. It's so horrible the feeling in the car, it's like you are in a sauna on a spinning bike for two hours."Your head is starting to pump within the helmet, your sweat is dripping down on the eyes and burning. It's incredibly tough."Will Red Bull's streak come to an end? Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Jenson Button gives his thoughts on Lewis Hamilton's latest comment