Lewis Hamilton struck out as Max Verstappen backed Fernando Alonso in Singapore

Express Sport readers have given their verdict ahead of the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix, and while it's positive for Max Verstappen, it makes for tough reading for Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton has struggled to recreate the form that saw him win seven world titles, despite sitting sixth in the drivers standings.

As a result, the Englishman is on track to break an unwanted career record for himself with Hamilton set to endure his first winless campaign of his Formula 1 career. only six races to break the duck, but F1 fans aren't convinced.

According to a poll by Express readers, 60.6% believe Hamilton's grim run will continue behind the wheel and mark its first F1 campaign without a win. The results proved better for the rival of the seven-time world champion, Verstappen.

The pair played arguably the most spectacular finish in F1 history, as Verstappen edged past Hamilton on the very last round of the season in Abu Dhabi to win his first-ever world championship. And while the Englishman has struggled to recreate his form in 2022, the Red Bull man has gone from strength to strength.

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After a turbulent start, Verstappen has topped the grid this season and is currently 116 points clear of second place Charles Leclerc after winning six races in one go.

If the Dutchman were to finish seventh in Singapore this weekend and other results went his way, Verstappen would be crowned world champion for the second time. Victory would also see him equal the career victories of the great Fernando Alonso in F1, despite being only 25 years old.

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