Singapore's Marina Bay street circuit is a slow, bumpy and twisty track where straight-line speed is not among the venue's most important factors. While the circuit offers drivers an entire panoply of challenges, Marina Bay's 5.063 km layout that features 23 corners puts the emphasis first and foremost on a car's balance and traction. The fact that maximum velocity is a secondary consideration is reflected in the less than 9 kph top speed spread between the fastest and slowest contenders in qualifying. Unsurprisingly, as has often been the case this season, the bulls topped the speed trap readings on Saturday evening, with Max Verstappen charging down Ruffles Boulevard at 287.4 kph, or...
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