In the world of Formula 1, some moments stand out not only for the final result, but also for the way they are achieved. One of those moments occurred at the 2013 Singapore Grand Prix, when the German driver, Sebastian Vettel, was about to do the unimaginable. The Marina Bay circuit in Singapore is known for its complexity, it is also known for being the first Formula 1 night Grand Prix.
it's a street circuit, narrow and illuminated by city light. Singapore is one of the most demanding circuits on the Formula 1 calendar. And in 2013, Sebastian Vettel was already an established name in the category, having won three consecutive world championships in 2010, 2011, and 2012.
With a spectacular lap, Vettel set an impressive time of 1:42. 8, securing a provisional pole position. His teammate, Mark Webber, couldn't catch up, trailing behind with a time of 1:43.
4. Until then, everything was set, Vettel had set the time to beat. His engineer asked him if he thought he could improve on the second attempt.
The answer was: But, the time was running out, and the Red Bull team made a decision to save a set of super-soft tires for the race. While other drivers were desperately trying to beat his time, Vettel watched the qualifying from the pit box. Nico Rosberg, who had been on pole position three times that season, couldn't beat the lap time, No even Lewis Hamilton, He made only one lap, but no one managed to surpass him Sebastian Vettel's pole position in Singapore not only showcased his skill as a driver but also highlighted the efficiency and competence of the Red Bull team.