Max Verstappen has voiced doubt over Red Bull's ability to keep up its strong form this weekend in Singapore, labelling its pace last time out in Malaysia as "track specific".
The four-time champion ended his run of events without a pole or grand prix win, taking both honours in Sepang last weekend.
It marked the first time this year that Red Bull had taken to the top step of the podium and continued the strong form of late it has shown following the introduction of an upgrade package in Baku.
But as F1 heads to Singapore for the latest round on the calendar, Verstappen is unsure if Red Bull can repeat such form.
"It was an incredible feeling to win in Bahrain and a hugely proud moment for the team, being our first win as a power unit manufacturer," Verstappen said.
"It felt like a long time coming and a special achievement for everyone.
"We are just trying to keep improving the car every race and hopefully we can continue this good form into Singapore, being the last race of this triple header.
"I think the win was quite track specific so we will need to see how we go heading into this week."
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Verstappen facing 'unfinished business' on return to Singapore
Verstappen's win in Bahrain marked the 72nd race victory of his career.
Having enjoyed vast success throughout his decade with Red Bull, remarkably, he has yet to take to the top step of the podium in Singapore.
With this year being the 10th time he has entered the race around the Marina Bay Circuit, Verstappen is hoping he will finally be able to tick it off the list.
"I enjoy this track as a street circuit, and it has a lot of corners and is quite bumpy.
"The heat is obviously a factor but at least we are racing at night race this time around.
"Singapore is a race that I haven't won before, so it does feel like unfinished business at this track."
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