Hamilton 'not bothered' by Singapore weather
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton "not bothered" about Singapore weather
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Thursday, 25, Sep 2008 05:32
World championship leader Lewis Hamilton has said he is "not bothered" whether the Singapore grand prix is wet or dry.
The race will be the first in formula one history to be staged at night and some pundits fear carnage if there is inclement weather in the area.
Conflicting reports suggest the conditions could be wet, dry or changeable throughout the weekend, with Hamilton's McLaren widely tipped as the best-performing car in the damp.
But Hamilton believes he stands a good chance of victory, regardless of any moisture in the air or on the track in the Far East.
"We always hope for a dry race because it is easier to push the car to the limit," the Briton revealed to the AFP news agency.
"In the wet it is different. But the fact is we have the best car for both conditions, so whether dry or wet I'm not bothered."
Singapore represents a second brand new track for the sport in 2008, after the European grand prix moved to the street circuit staged around the port city of Valencia, Spain.
And Hamilton believes winning the inaugural race there would be a "special feeling".
"To come here for the first time and see this beautiful city and win the first night race would be special," the British driver continued.
"It will not be the same as winning your home grand prix, but I think a win here will be special for every driver."