Wednesday, March 19, 2008

MALAYSIAN GP-PREVIEW


After dominant performance by the Englishmen Lewis Hamilton in the Albert park Melbourne last week,its the time for the F1 teams to plan their strategy for the Malaysian Grandprix.The Sepang International Circuit has the reputation of "most challenging circuit" among the F1 drivers and we can once again expect a interesting race this week with drivers exposing their driving skills without traction control.Already most of the drivers seems to be struggling in the Albert park which is considered to be the easiest circuit.The hot weather in Australia last weekend will help the teams to prepare for the Malaysian GP which is considered to be hottest races on the F1 calendar.
With a very tight first corner, it will be a challenging task for the drivers to go past it without any damage.It will be a advantage for the drivers starting in the front row with a long straight from the starting grid.Ferrari will try to make both their drivers end with podium finishes to regain their championshiop supremacy.
Circuit statistics:
Lap Distance: 5.543km (3.444m)
No. of Laps: 56 Race Distance: 310.41km (194mi)
Fastest Lap Record: Montoya 1:34:223
Fastest Pole Record: M.Schumacher 1:33:074
2007 Race Winner: Fernando Alonso 1:32:14.930
No Of Grand Prix Held: 9

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