Analysis
The season opener at Australia somewhat confused by the weather-impacted qualifying session. That Renault delivered is certain, and Red Bull's quietly predicted step forward was evident, but quite what happened to some of the other teams and drivers is not so certain. Now the circus is going to Sepang with an imperfect picture of how the teams stack up against each other...
The Malaysian Grand Prix is hosted at Sepang - a relatively new, purpose built enclave that has been on the calendar since it was completed in 1999. The weekend is normally punctuated by thunder storms. Traditionally, the circuit is tough on tyres, and this year will be more so under the one set per race rule. The requirement for a near-maximum downforce setup is also exaggerated by this year's aerodynamic restrictions.
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