2007 Malaysian GP Technical Review
Craig Scarborough delves into the design details around the grid and discovers plenty of advances made for the Malaysian Grand Prix, due to the unique testing opportunity at Sepang ahead of the second race of the year
After the artificial confines of Melbourne, Formula One hit a proper circuit for the second round in Malaysia. The Sepang circuit is fast becoming a classic, with its early position in the calendar setting it out to be the first true test of the cars. Which is why this race is the one to focus on for technical insights.
Its long straights and hard braking into tighter corner sequences separate the emphasis between aerodynamic and mechanical efficiency, with the circuit's straights demanding an aerodynamically efficient car while the braking and slow corners on medium downforce settings require a car to be well balanced, not to mention good on its tyres over the hot tarmac and the heat that tests the engine and cooling systems.
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