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.

Kvyat out at STR. Replaced by Gasly

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

Voted Lewis.

Would also like to see Ricciardo on the podium.

So did I.

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...

Voted Vettel because he needs it

FYI - race will be rebroadcast Sunday at 9pm on NBC Sports

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

Vettel fastest in second practice. Both Mercedes struggle with grip.

Vettel tops shortened second practice as Mercedes struggle

Hamilton on pole, Vettel starts last:

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

Sorry, bad Yahoo link.

Voted Hamilton.

Nice win for Verstappen.

What was that Stroll / Vettel incident at the end? Bizarre. And VET did not reattach his steering wheel.

actually NOT on, despite the damn Cable channel guide, sorry if anyone was misdirected

Great race and a terrific result. As great as Verstappen drove, I loved how Vettel moved up the order too. Very happy for Stoffel Vandoorne. He out qualified and finished way ahead of his more experienced and well-regarded team mate. I'm hoping he can replicate or do better in Suzuka next weekend.

and this was the race that we have all been waiting for. Plenty of action from flag to flag with the winner seizing victory on merit.

Yes, this was a good race, would've been better if the Vettel/Ricciardo fight near the end lasted longer!

It was on Comcast last night, started at 9:30 IIRC.

EST that is.

Lewis driving a lap of Sepang with a fan in the left seat