Nico Rosberg heads to the Singapore Grand Prix conscious that it will suit their closest rival Red Bull, but is determined to come out on top and re-claim the lead of the drivers' championship.
The German currently sits two points adrift of championship leader and Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton, but that gap stood at 19 points just two races ago, which Rosberg believes justifies his strategy of taking things one step at a time, race-by-race, rather than looking too far ahead.
"The points gap has gone up and down but I’ve taken it one race at a time – and that’s the best way for me, as you can see by how the gap is now," he said.
"My focus now is on Singapore – a race that’s been up and down for me."
Rosberg has never won in Singapore and has only stood on the podium once, and whilst he is aiming for victory on Sunday, he's not expecting it to be easy with the characteristics of the circuit suiting Red Bull's stronger chassis.
"Singapore is a cool city and a great place for Formula 1. The track looks spectacular under the lights and it’s always buzzing in town around the race weekend, so I’m really looking forward to getting out there.
"I got my second ever podium there way back in 2008 but haven’t been up there again since, so the target is to change that on Sunday.
"Of course, it won’t be easy. This is a Red Bull track and we weren’t so strong there last year. But I have faith in the team and my belief in myself is as high as ever. I approach each weekend aiming to win the race. "
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