Quote: Boudica wrote in post #3I really hope it doesn't rain this weekend, for the past couple of years all of the Malaysian GP''s has had rain at some point.
it's Malaysia, it will always have rain at some point. so far forcast seem to say it will be wet for quali and race but you never know..
Maranello, 25 March – Scuderia Ferrari goes into the second race of the season aware that the Malaysian track is extremely demanding in terms of the climatic conditions. “Normally, we assess the tracks based on two parameters; the level of aerodynamic downforce required and the power needed from the power unit,” James Allison, Scuderia Ferrari’s Technical Director, told ferrari.com. “And if one looks at just these two parameters, Sepang is very similar to Melbourne. Therefore, the car’s competitiveness ought to be similar. However, in Malaysia, its much hotter and more humid and this is a factor that stresses both the car and the tyres. Furthermore, usually a sudden storm can require an immediate change of strategy: everyone is constantly monitoring the weather, but reaction time is always vitally important.”
Even the car’s cooling system is seriously tested at Sepang, as confirmed by Simone Resta, Scuderia Ferrari’s Chief Designer. “We have various demands to manage: reliability and performance, the latter both in terms of the power unit and the aerodynamics. We are still in the early stages of the season, therefore we need to establish an accurate understanding of our true level: in Melbourne, we managed a good top speed, which could be very useful on the two long straights of the Malaysian track. At the moment, our pace is pretty good too and, at a circuit like this, where tyre degradation is very high, it could prove to be an advantage for us.”
Pretty good Friday for Kimi. The track conditions wasn't very good, and tyre degradation was very high. But Kimi did a good long stint on medium tyres, with some very good tyre management. It could be a really interesting race.
Of course this all depends on many factor like rain for example, I really hope it doesn't rain.
Yeah..ts saying Ferrari wasnt on low fuel in their fast runs. Also Vettel had some engine problems on first practise. Kimi waited even better times once he gets his set up perfect. Long run pace is genuine.
Btw. read Minttus blog. They were in Finland in christening party and looks like they are going to make a trip after Malaysia as she says she have to have everything for the baby onboard as she cant be sure they could buy the same things at their destination.
Seb was on hards during his long run and his time on mediums would have been better than Kimi´s. So I think that he slightly had the upper hand over Kimi today. But hopefully Kimi can find a better setup.
I dont think that Minttu & Robin are in Malaysia. If she was she would have posted a pic on instagram (IMO).
Besides it might be a little bit too hot for the little one.
"Walk on, through the wind, Walk on, through the rain, Though your dreams be tossed and blown. Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart, And you'll never walk alone, YOU`LL NEVER WALK ALONE!!!"
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Mon Mar 23, 2015 11:11 pm
Kimi's first win 
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Happy Birthday WHATEVER!
his best years (so far)... I was busy having babies.
so far forcast seem to say it will be wet for quali and race but you never know..
Seems he really suffered 
