Kevin Magnussen's 2018 Singapore lap record looks untroubled as new F1 cars struggle

Today, the Singapore Grand Prix returns for its 13th running as the Formula 1 Circus lines up at the Marina Bay street circuit. Yesterday's qualifying delivered plenty of drama and shocking moments, but we're expecting even more in the race.

Of course, the GP is not the most exciting on the calendar, but it is by far the most spectacular as 20 of the world's fastest sports cars glimmer and shine under 1 600 floodlights. And yes, even the sparks from the titanium plates underneath the cars scraping on the track look at their best.

While we wait for the race to get underway, a pertinent question needs answering: will we see someone post a faster race lap record than Kevin Magnussen's 1:41.905 set in 2018?

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2019 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 1:42.301

2018 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 1:41.905

2017 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 2:03.544

2016 | Daniel Ricciardo | Red Bull | 1:47.187

2015 | Daniel Ricciardo | Red Bull | 1:50.041

2014 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1:50.417

2013 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull | 1:48.574

2012 | Nico Hulkenberg | Force India | 1:51.033

2011 | Jenson Button | McLaren | 1:48.454

2010 | Fernando Alonso | Ferrari | 1:47.976

2009 | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 1:48.240

2008 | Kimi Raikkonen | Ferrari | 1:45.599

K-Mag's record

The Haas F1 car is not the fastest on the grid. Sure, the team's 2022 racer is very competitive and has racked up 34 points this year so far, but it does not hinder the regular top-10 contenders. But in Magnussen's hands, the car always seems to come alive. And around Singapore, K-Mag has that extra edge.

In yesterday's qualifying, the Dane pulled his car into Q3 - the third and final part of the hour-long