Lewis Hamilton is backing Nico Rosberg to mount a strong recovery in Singapore this weekend after he was forced to retire at the Italian Grand Prix.
Hamilton appears set to retain the world title after winning in Monza last time out to open up a 53-point advantage over his Mercedes companion.
Hamilton enjoyed a seventh victory of the season after Rosberg's engine blew up in the final stages of the race in Italy.
He is well placed to become the first British driver to defend the world title, and will be over the line even if he finishes second in the closing seven races of the season.
But the British icon is refusing to take a third world title for granted as he prepares for a fierce response from his German team-mate under the lights in Singapore.
"Monza was an awesome weekend for me - one of the best I've had in Formula One," said Hamilton.
"The car this team has built is just incredible and I can't thank them enough for all their hard work.
"Of course, it was a shame for Nico and the crew to have the retirement - but I know he'll bounce back and I'm looking forward to another battle in Singapore."
"I've won there twice now - both times from pole - which shows you how important qualifying is too."
Rosberg is refusing to abandon his hopes of the world championship, and said: "Obviously, Monza didn't go to plan and it was gutting to miss out on a good result so close to the end, but now I approach the final seven races with the attitude that there's nothing to lose.
"It's maximum attack and I won't be giving up the fight, no way.
"Singapore is one of my favourite races, so that's a good place to start.
"I know I've got the pace to win there, so I'm hoping for a clean weekend and a chance to unleash this silver beast under the lights."
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