Veteran racer David Coulthard predicted has Lewis Hamilton could sweep to a stunning title triumph with six straight wins, writes Byron Young in Singapore .

And Nico Rosberg may never recover from his Monza ­hangover after being beaten and then booed for a second race in succession.

Hamilton’s win in Italy – the third race in a row since Rosberg last won – has made the battle over the final six races a thrilling prospect and Coulthard reckons the Brit could sweep the board. He said: “Hamilton has the capability of winning all the remaining races.

“Of course, Rosberg has that too but you have to feel Hamilton has the upper hand and that all things being equal he will win out in the end.”

Straight-talking Hamilton has become Mr Nice in the eyes of the fans and the enigmatic German, who sparked the ­controversial Spa smash and was forced to apologise, is Mr Nasty .

Coulthard said before the Singapore night race tomorrow : “It is not a defining moment in terms of the season but it is certainly a defining moment in terms of their public perceptions.

“Nico is a presentable and perfectly nice guy, but the boos he received on the podium for the second race in succession just go to show you cannot manufacture popularity.

“Hamilton is probably more popular today than at any time in his career.

”Rosberg is already on a yellow card. One more and it’s a red, even if it’s a metaphorical one. Psychologically, that’s a different pressure.”

Hamilton admitted his ­developing maturity since splitting from McLaren has been key to his success. He said: “I am working on that because that has been my Achilles heel in the past.

“It is something you cannot force. It comes with time. It helps that my personal life is settled, that’s always a huge part of it. It also helps that I feel so comfortable within Mercedes. They let me be who I am. It feels like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders.”

Neither Hamilton nor Rosberg have made it onto the podium here in Singapore as Mercedes drivers .

“That’s something I plan to change,” said Hamilton, who won the race for McLaren in 2009. “I want to make history.”