Key Highlights: Max Verstappen paced Free Practice 1 at the Sepang International Circuit before concluding Free Practice 2 in fourth place. Unlike his rivals who conducted soft-tyre qualifying simulations, the Red Bull driver executed his entire FP2 program on medium tyres to prioritize long-run data ahead of potential rain. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc posted the fastest ...
Key Highlights: Kimi Antonelli believes George Russell has “got the momentum” after winning in Azerbaijan. Antonelli finished fifth in Baku after starting 16th, while Russell reduced his Mercedes teammate’s championship lead to 66 points. Mercedes will introduce W17 upgrades and a special livery at Sepang, where Antonelli expects a demanding test for the car and ...
Key Highlights Arvid Lindblad is set to start from the back of the grid at the Malaysian Grand Prix after exceeding his Formula 1 power unit allocation. The Racing Bulls driver is expected to use a fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger and exhaust at Sepang. Lindblad finished seventh in Azerbaijan after recovering from a restart ...
Key Highlights Formula 1 is set to return to Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit after a nine-year hiatus. Sepang hosted Formula 1 races annually from 1999 through 2017. The circuit became known for rain-affected races, controversy and decisive championship moments. Formula 1 Set to Return to Sepang International Circuit Formula 1 will end its nine-year absence ...
Key Highlights The Sepang International Circuit will host its first Formula 1 Grand Prix since 2017 after Malaysia stepped in to replace Bahrain’s original April slot. Sepang’s 5.543-kilometre layout features fast corners, heavy braking zones, four Straight Mode zones and one Overtake Mode detection point. High humidity, extreme heat and sudden downpours could create a ...
Key Highlights Franco Colapinto has received a five-place grid penalty for the Malaysian Grand Prix after causing a three-car crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Colapinto’s Alpine hit Pierre Gasly’s car at the restart, sending Gasly into Lando Norris’ McLaren. Stewards took no further action against Arvid Lindblad after his collision with Racing Bulls teammate ...
Key Highlights Mercedes confirms its next major Formula 1 upgrade package will debut at the Malaysian Grand Prix on 2–4 October, targeting a return to pole-contending form. Despite a commanding 145-point championship lead over Ferrari, the Silver Arrows have not claimed pole position since Kimi Antonelli topped qualifying at Spa in July. Trackside engineering director ...