Sainz buzzing to return to Singapore following "best-ever" race

Renault driver Carlos Sainz Jr. admits his excitement for this weekend's race in Singapore...

Both Renault men are celebrating milestones this weekend, with Nico Hulkenberg racing his 150th Grand Prix and Sainz competing in his 75th.

"It's a cool coincedence that both myself and Nico celebrate milestones on the same weekend," Sainz said. "75 races sounds like a lot, especially since I'm still quite young. It would be extra special if we can celebrate it with a double-points finish or match or better my result from last year."

Last season, Sainz managed to finish the race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit when the Spaniard finished in fourth place in the night race.

"It's probably my best-ever race in my F1 career," Sainz revealed. "Everything clicked on that day. It was an incredible day, an amazing race and one which I will never forget.

"That said, every time I'm in the car; I'm gunning to better it.

"Singapore is probably the toughest race on the calendar, both for the heat and humidity as well as the physical demands of the circuit itself. It gets so hot in the cockpit and we're very busy with the frequent changes of direction and ongoing gear shifts.

"All while making sure not to hit the barriers. It's a really big challenge come race day!"