2016 Formula 1 Malaysia Grand Prix (Round 16)

[Bacon Warrior]

Sepang Circuit

5.543km
15 corners
56 laps
310.4km race distance
Lap record: Montoya 1:34.223 (2004)

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Sepang has been resurfaced this year and parts have been modified. Mostly, this has just been ironing out bumps, re-shaping runoff areas and altering drainage paths. Most notably though, the final hairpin has been re-profiled. The inside kerb was raised by 1 metre, leading to a ridiculously off-cambered hairpin. Very easy to lock the inside front now and quite a few drivers had a spin there in the practice sessions.

Spoiler: Qualifying Results

1 44 Lewis Hamilton MERCEDES 1:34.444 1:33.046 1:32.850 11
2 6 Nico Rosberg MERCEDES 1:34.460 1:33.609 1:33.264 12
3 33 Max Verstappen RED BULL RACING TAG HEUER 1:35.443 1:33.775 1:33.420 15
4 3 Daniel Ricciardo RED BULL RACING TAG HEUER 1:35.079 1:33.888 1:33.467 12
5 5 Sebastian Vettel FERRARI 1:34.557 1:33.972 1:33.584 17
6 7 Kimi Räikkönen FERRARI 1:34.556 1:33.903 1:33.632 16
7 11 Sergio Perez FORCE INDIA MERCEDES 1:35.068 1:34.538 1:34.319 17
8 27 Nico Hulkenberg FORCE INDIA MERCEDES 1:34.827 1:34.441 1:34.489 15
9 22 Jenson Button MCLAREN HONDA 1:35.267 1:34.431 1:34.518 17
10 19 Felipe Massa WILLIAMS MERCEDES 1:35.267 1:34.422 1:34.671 13
11 77 Valtteri Bottas WILLIAMS MERCEDES 1:35.166 1:34.577 9
12 8 Romain Grosjean HAAS FERRARI 1:35.400 1:35.001 14
13 21 Esteban Gutierrez HAAS FERRARI 1:35.658 1:35.097 14
14 20 Kevin Magnussen RENAULT 1:35.593 1:35.277 13
15 26 Daniil Kvyat TORO ROSSO FERRARI 1:35.695 1:35.369 12
16 55 Carlos Sainz TORO ROSSO FERRARI 1:35.605 1:35.374 12
17 9 Marcus Ericsson SAUBER FERRARI 1:35.816 8
18 12 Felipe Nasr SAUBER FERRARI 1:35.949 8
19 30 Jolyon Palmer RENAULT 1:35.999 8
20 31 Esteban Ocon MRT MERCEDES 1:36.451 9
21 94 Pascal Wehrlein MRT MERCEDES 1:36.587 9
22 14 Fernando Alonso MCLAREN HONDA 1:37.155 5
Q1 107% time - 1:41.055 Note - Alonso penalised 45 grid places for unscheduled power unit element changes.

Lewis has had the upper hand all weekend over Rosberg. If he actually gets off the line, he should have it secured. Although, this is Malaysia, a grand prix which is often rain affected, and when it does rain, it absolutely pours. Who knows, maybe this will throw the field into disarray and we see two McLarens and a Force India up on the podium tomorrow.

Also notable is that unless Jenson's McHonda shits itself on the way to the grid tomorrow, it will be his 300th start in Formula 1. Only Rubens Barrichello (322) and Michael Schumacher (306) have had more.

 

[darth_timon]

Hamilton's pole lap was. 4 seconds faster than Rosberg's best. Not too shabby. Of course, it won't mean anything if he screws up off the line.

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[hey shorty]

Max gets one over Danny in quali, but the margins between the rest are pretty tight.

 

[JUBJUB]

Magussen was on fire in practice one

 

[happy_eagle]

Verstappen has shown good pace over long stints in practice, and seems quicker that Ricciardo here. It will still require a crash for a Merc not to win

 

[Reign Man]

Can this been streamed over the net anywhere or is Foxtel only? Does F1 offer any subscription like afl?

 

[George 13]

Can this been streamed over the net anywhere or is Foxtel only? Does F1 offer any subscription like afl?

It's on free to air today at 5 in Adelaide, would presume that would mean the same Australia wide.

 

[hey shorty]

Verstappen has shown good pace over long stints in practice, and seems quicker that Ricciardo here. It will still require a crash for a Merc not to win

I reckon it'll take a Lewis crash. Nico looks beatable today but itll take a mistake free run from the others.

 

[happy_eagle]

Almost forgot that we are into the Asian part of the calendar, so no more 8pm (10pm EST) race starts
Race starts in half an hour !!!!!!!!

 

[Reign Man]

It's on free to air today at 5 in Adelaide, would presume that would mean the same Australia wide.

oh excellent! I was checking later on in the guide. Cheerio and go Dan!

 

[Wolfs]

Massa stalled.

 

[darth_timon]

Massa has a problem already!

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[DamoESP]

After collecting on JJ with the Norm Smith yesterday, dropped a cheeky bet on VES to win paying $19.... so come on MERC, take each other out on the first lap please

 

[Gak Attack]

Poor Massa

 

[darth_timon]

I'm predicting a Manor 1-2.

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[Wolfs]

Palmer losing power. Like dude really hasn't shown anything positive this season. Luck hasn't been looking down on him.

 

[imadodgyumpire]

I wasn't sure before. But at least tis should finish before the nrl GF starts

 

[Wolfs]

*...the Ferrari is out.

 

[Gak Attack]

After collecting on JJ with the Norm Smith yesterday, dropped a cheeky bet on VES to win paying $19.... so come on MERC, take each other out on the first lap please

Not looking good

 

[Smeg Head]

Lol Vettel

 

[juice t]

That was never going to work

 

[imadodgyumpire]

Vettel ya ******!

 

[Stan_Darsh72]

Rosberg is at the back

YEAH

 

[Wolfs]

I wasn't sure before. But at least tis should finish before the nrl GF starts

Phil Gould will be blabbering until 8.

Also Rosberg is 21st. Dang.

 

[George 13]

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