Get the latest news and analysis from each race provided by Formula 1 insider James Allen.
As with 2017, Singapore was a potentially decisive race weekend in the championship battle between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel.
[+] ExpandThis is because the margin for error is so large; if you make a mistake the car is fast enough relative to the competition that it is recoverable.
The calls made in the tightly-packed midfield are much more finely balanced.
The Japanese Grand Prix saw a series of problem decisions for Ferrari in qualifying and the race, while in the midfield we saw an excellent battle between the Force India, Haas, Renault and Toro Rosso cars and some interesting tactics going on.
When things are going for you in Formula 1, they really go for you.
[+] ExpandThis is because the margin for error is so large; if you make a mistake the car is fast enough relative to the competition that it is recoverable.
The calls made in the tightly-packed midfield are much more finely balanced.
The Japanese Grand Prix saw a series of problem decisions for Ferrari in qualifying and the race, while in the midfield we saw an excellent battle between the Force India, Haas, Renault and Toro Rosso cars and some interesting tactics going on.