Both Martin Whitmarsh and Lewis Hamilton have spoken of their excitement ahead of next weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.

With just two victories to his name this season, Hamilton is 126 points behind Sebastian Vettel in the race for the title, which he knows that the German has all but secured.

The Englishman is still looking to close the 2011 Championship on a high.

"I'll really be pushing for a good result next weekend," said Hamilton.

"I think we had a car capable of winning in both Belgium and Italy, so I really want to make sure we arrive in Singapore with a good set-up, and that we're able to run with it through practice and qualifying. If it all goes to plan, we should be in good shape on Sunday."

Team principal Martin Whitmarsh has spoken in the past of how the Drag Reduction System (DRS) has made racing more exciting this year and is expecting more of the same in Singapore.

"We go to Singapore feeling very encouraged about our performance potential. I also think we're set to continue the trend we've witnessed so far this season, with DRS enlivening races that hitherto would have been somewhat processional," said Whitmarsh.

"At McLaren the reality is that we're fortunate enough to have two drivers who are never satisfied to merely sit behind another car; but the addition of DRS means that we should expect some truly electrifying racing this weekend. The track is wide enough to support close and exciting wheel-to-wheel racing and I sincerely hope that's what we see this weekend."

The Marina Bay Circuit race is in its fourth year and Whitmarsh said that the event is already a "classic".

"In just a few years, the Singapore Grand Prix has become a classic Formula 1 event - the circuit and facilities are truly world-class and the setting and atmosphere of the race make it one of the jewels of the calendar."

Practice begins next Friday with qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday.