Poll: Malaysian Grand Prix 2017, Kuala Lumpur - Race 15/20

[Shimmy]

Kuala Lumpur

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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Track Diagram & Information



Weather Forecast



2016 Onboard Lap
https://www.formula1.com/en/video/2...tion_lap_-_Lewis_Hamilton__Malaysia_2016.html

2016 Race Edit
https://www.formula1.com/en/video/2016/10/Director's_Cut__Malaysia_2016.html

Malaysia Preview Quotes
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/headlines/2017/9/malaysia-preview-quotes---.html

WDC Standings


Constructors' Championship Standings


Practice 1



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Qualifying



Race

 

[Glaucus]

Thanks shimmy, first one in a fair while I can watch live.

 

[The_Abyss]

Farewell Malaysia - please give a last good race.

 

[Finners]

So gasly to replace Kvyat at this race and probably the next. That says a lot about what they think of Kvyat performances atm. Sainz is leaving at the end of the year and Kvyat still gets dropped first.

 

[The_Abyss]

They still need points, and Sainz is the only driver delivering them.

 

[GravyMonster]

It makes no sense. They inexplicably re-signed Kvyat for next year, even given his dismal performance for the last 18 months, then replace him with Gasly for a couple of races. It seems to me like they're trying to renege on the contract for next year already.

 

[this_is_gav]

They've got no-one to replace Kvyat as none of their young drivers are able to get a super-license. Honda have one driver (Matsushita) who can technically still get a super-license, but he's got to get from 6th in the F2 championship to 3rd and the chances of that happening are slim to none.

They want to keep Sainz too remember. He's only on loan to Renault for one year and unless Red Bull have a stunning 2018 season it's likely at least one of Ricciardo or Verstappen will be hunting down a Mercedes or Ferrari seat and possibly even Renault or McLaren drive if Red Bull are forced to go with Honda for 2019.

 

[MooMoo444]

It's depressing looking at Verstappens record. One of the best cars out there, arguably one of the best talents and yet he finishes so few races.

 

[The_Abyss]

He's far from blameless for some of his retirements this year though.

 

[kitfit1]

He's far from blameless for some of his retirements this year though.

Some ? I wouldn't go as far to say just some, nearly all his DNF's this season have been down to mechanical failures or he has been taken out by other drivers. This season one has to say that Max has just been THE unluckiest driver on the grid.

 

[deuse]

Thanks shimmy. Looking forward to this.

 

[Syla5]

It makes no sense. They inexplicably re-signed Kvyat for next year, even given his dismal performance for the last 18 months, then replace him with Gasly for a couple of races. It seems to me like they're trying to renege on the contract for next year already.

They haven't confirmed that Kyvat has been resigned for next year. So far Toro Rosso still have both seats available. They had previously confirmed Sainz, but as we all now know he wont be there next year.

 

[ScoobyDoo69]

Some ? I wouldn't go as far to say just some, nearly all his DNF's this season have been down to mechanical failures or he has been taken out by other drivers. This season one has to say that Max has just been THE unluckiest driver on the grid.

Max seems to have a habit of putting his car in the wrong place, so although not to blame directly, he could have done more to be less bullish, and potentially have avoided some of them..

 

[Goksly]

Some ? I wouldn't go as far to say just some, nearly all his DNF's this season have been down to mechanical failures or he has been taken out by other drivers. This season one has to say that Max has just been THE unluckiest driver on the grid.

Nearly all means "some" left over?

No doubt he's had his fair share of bad luck, but he has also paid the price for being over aggressive or putting his car in a dangerous situation. Monza with Massa for example; can't just expect the other cars to move out the way... I'd say he's talented but also immature / reckless?

 

[MooMoo444]

http://openweathermap.org/city/1771287

Sat 30 Sep
light rain

Sun 1 Oct
moderate rain

Hopefully! Rain definitely did a good job of spicing it up the last race.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Oh, rain. That'll play into hamiltons hands.

 

[Deleted member 651465]

http://openweathermap.org/city/1771287



Hopefully! Rain definitely did a good job of spicing it up the last race.

Moderate rain = SC start

 

[BlizzardX]

Free Practice 1 = Raining!

 

[Alibaba99]

http://openweathermap.org/city/1771287



Hopefully! Rain definitely did a good job of spicing it up the last race.

Heavy rain, cars not even allowed out in practice.

 

[el_dazza]

Farewell Malaysia - please give a last good race.

I've always loved this track. Real shame to see it go. Looks like very heavy rain is currently forecast all day Saturday and Sunday. Of course that can change quickly here!