F1 News: Kevin Magnussen Warns of "Extra Strain On Drivers" Ahead Of Singapore GP

Haas F1 driver Kevin Magnussen has opened up on the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix.

Kevin Magnussen has spoken out on his intense preparations for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix as well as the changes which are being brought in for the race. 

The Haas driver explains that the race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit is one of the most challenging races of the season with the extreme humidity. 

Magnussen explained in Haas' Singapore Grand Prix Preview:

"Singapore is the original night race. It's a great place for fans to come and experience Formula 1. The whole weekend is full of events going on, all around the city, and it's really an event where the whole of Singapore embraces the event. The track is a street circuit which is always a challenge."

The Danish driver went on to explain how he has the Singapore Grand Prix in his mind in all of the training he does as it is the "most physical track of the year". He continued:

"I think the biggest thing about Singapore is that it's the most physical track of the year with the heat and humidity. That's an extra strain on the drivers, but also because of the track layout and the low-speed nature of the track, the race continues for a long time, it's often close to the two-hour limit for a Formula 1 race.

"You lose a lot of liquid, you sweat a lot and it's very demanding of the driver. In all the training I do, the main event is the main motivation to train in Singapore, that's how I feel anyway. It's the most exhausted I've ever been in Singapore. There can be good and bad years with the humidity, but generally, it's the most demanding race."

The 2023 Singapore Grand Prix has had some small alterations made due to some developments going on. A long straight will replace Turn 16 through to Turn 19. Magnussen explained that the changes should make the race slightly less demanding for the drivers. He said:

"I think it's interesting. It's probably going to make it slightly less demanding physically, it's going to be faster, so it's probably going to last for a shorter time so we'll lose less liquid and be slightly less demanding. Whether that will change anything for us as a team, time will tell."