Poll: Malaysian Grand Prix 2016, Kuala Lumpur - Race 16/21

Rate the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix out of ten

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In the mid 1990s, Malaysia was undergoing a huge change. Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's Prime Minister was determined that by 2020, the country would be a fully industrialised nation. The best way to do this, it was thought, was through the auto trade.

The nation's number one oil company, Petronas, began investing heavily in Formula One with Sauber, and Malaysia's national car company, Proton, bought Lotus Engineering.

The most extravagant part of the plan however was the building of a multimedia 'supercorridor', linking Kuala Lumpur's new international airport with the capital city itself.

Mahathir ordered that a Grand Prix track be constructed too, and not just any track. He wanted to create a track that would be the envy of the world in terms of its facilities and technology. What he got was the Sepang International Circuit, and on its 1999 debut it did not disappoint.

Designed by Hermann Tilke, Sepang is one of the most technical circuits in Formula One. The combination of long high-speed straights, and tight twisting complexes make the track very complicated, but also perfect for overtaking as the track itself is very wide.

The drivers love it and, along with Malaysia's distinct atmosphere, it makes for an experience unique in Formula One.
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TV Times

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C4:
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Track Diagram & Information

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Weather Forecast

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2015 Onboard Lap

http://www.formula1.com/en/video/2015/3/Onboard_pole_position_lap_-_Malaysia.html


2015 Race Edit

http://www.formula1.com/en/video/2015/4/Race_edit_-_Malaysia_15.html


Tyre Set Selections Per Driver - Malaysia

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Malaysia Preview Quotes

http://www.formula1.com/en/latest/headlines/2016/9/malaysia-preview-quotes.html


WDC Standings

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Constructors' Championship Standings

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Practice 1

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Practice 2

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Practice 3

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Qualifying

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Race

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Apparently the track has had multiple changes to it, notably extra camber in most corners but negative camber (or an "error generator" in F1 speak) in the final corner.

It's a decent track, which speaks volumes for how poor the rest of the calendar is now, but I hope it doesn't rain. There's not an awful lot of fun in watching 22 stationary cars as the area gets darker and darker - it doesn't often rain lightly in Malaysia.
 
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this_is_gav said:
Apparently the track has had multiple changes to it, notably extra camber in most corners but negative camber (or an "error generator" in F1 speak) in the final corner.

It's a decent track, which speaks volumes for how poor the rest of the calendar is now, but I hope it doesn't rain. There's not an awful lot of fun in watching 22 stationary cars as the area gets darker and darker - it doesn't often rain lightly in Malaysia.
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They shifted the race to avoid the monsoons, I thought.
 
I really hope that Hamilton can get his form again. Don't want to see Rosberg run away with this one as he's on a roll currently.
 
Grr, my GF recently sent me a picture of her Malaysia GP tickets. I got her into F1 and now that she has moved to Kuala Lumpar, she's decided to go to a race to... "Get closer to Danny Ric". She's obsessed with him.
 
I'm on holiday for this one, taking my iPad and hoping to watch on Sky Go, signed up to a vpn, hope the hotel wifi is good.
 
This is one of my favourite tracks to play on the game, but doesn't usually offer great racing in the real world. What's the latest on weather forecast?
 
The only Tilke track that isn't totally bland (only other decent bits are the first half of Istanbul and the COTA first corner). Might give it a watch as they usually have a good downpour here. Although going by the recent events, that will likely bring out a safety car. :rolleyes:
 
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