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View Poll Results: Pick the winner at Sepang on Sunday
Lewis Hamilton
55.56%
Sebastian Vettel
33.33%
Valtteri Bottas
0
0%
Daniel Ricciardo
0
0%
Kimi Räikkönen
11.11%
Max Verstappen
0
0%
Sergio Pérez
0
0%
Esteban Ocon
0
0%
Carlos Sainz Jr.
0
0%
Nico Hülkenberg
0
0%
Felipe Massa
0
0%
Lance Stroll
0
0%
Romain Grosjean
0
0%
Kevin Magnussen
0
0%
Fernando Alonso
0
0%
Jolyon Palmer
0
0%
Stoffel Vandoorne
0
0%
Pascal Wehrlein
0
0%
Daniil Kvyat
0
0%
Marcus Ericsson
0
0%
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2017 formula 1 petronas malaysian grand prix 9/28 - 10/1 at sepang

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Old 09-24-2017, 07:44 AM
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Default 2017 formula 1 petronas malaysian grand prix 9/28 - 10/1 at sepang

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

Practice 1
Thu 11:00 – 12:30
Practice 2
Fri 03:00 – 04:30

Practice 3
Sat 02:00 – 03:00
Qualifying
Sat 05:00 – 06:00

Race
Sun 03:00

Circuit information

Lap data
Lap length 5.543km (3.444 miles)
Race laps 56
Race distance 310.408km (192.879 miles)
Pole position Right-hand side of the track
Lap record* 1’34.223 (211.783 kph) by Juan Pablo Montoya, 2004
Fastest lap 1’32.582 (215.536 kph) by Fernando Alonso, 2005
Maximum speed 303kph (188.275 mph)
DRS zone/s (race) Pit straight and final straight
Distance from grid to turn one 660m

Car performance
Full throttle 65%
Longest flat-out section 1029m
Downforce level High
Gear changes per lap 52
Fuel use per lap 2.4kg
Time penalty per lap of fuel 0.096s

Strategy
Quickest complete pit stop in 2012 22.163s by Mercedes (see full list)
2013 prime tyre**: Hard (2012: Hard)
2013 option tyre**: Medium (2012: Medium)
*Fastest lap set during a Grand Prix
**Pirelli’s compounds are softer than those used in 2012

Data sources: FIA, Williams, Mercedes








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I think Lewis will be strong here especially if there are mixed weather conditions. But then I hope those conditions favor Ferrari, so this does not become a one-sided race. Therefore I voted for Vettel. And a Honda will finish in the points would be my WAG.
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Kvyat out at STR. Replaced by Gasly

Pierre Gasly to make Formula 1 debut with Toro Rosso in Malaysia - BBC Sport
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Voted Lewis.

Would also like to see Ricciardo on the podium.
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Originally Posted by sam_spider
Voted Lewis.

Would also like to see Ricciardo on the podium.
So did I.
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Mercedes AMG and Ferrari are both our clients; too tough to choose which one I would rather see win. I am big Hamilton fan, but my girlfriend does like him as he always wins and has neck tattoo...
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Voted Vettel because he needs it

FYI - race will be rebroadcast Sunday at 9pm on NBC Sports
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Mercedes off the pace at Sepang in qualifying

Lewis Hamilton off pace in Malaysia practice as Romain Grosjean crashes - BBC Sport


wouldnt read too much into it though. Lewis is riding a wave at the moment and will improve
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Vettel fastest in second practice. Both Mercedes struggle with grip.

Vettel tops shortened second practice as Mercedes struggle
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Hamilton on pole, Vettel starts last:

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/hamilto...112848665.html

Sorry, bad Yahoo link.


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