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[Jensonb]

Am I right in thinking that Malaysia has a longer straight from the start line leading up to the first corner than Australia if so I think it could play into the KERS cars because they could do a full 6.6s Boost.

Yep, and because the back straight is identical it has two.

[Hanwombat]

Hopefully no retirement for Heikki

[cap-dude]

The areas they'll use KERS will be those 2 straights and after the first corner. Some heavy breaking zones in Sepang as well so they'll have plenty of power on tap.
McLaren, Ferrari, Renault, and Heidfeld will surely run KERS again. Still, I don't see it being that big of an advantage. I mean, I didn't even know Renault were running it this weekend, and Alonso mentioned how he didn't notice much of a difference running it.

Really, I expect Brawn to dominant more this time. They're still getting used to the car, so I'd say they'll be getting stronger.

Ferrari I'd say will be quicker here. No doubt they'll bring a few updates as well and an atempt to gain performance. Plus Melbourne isn't really a strong race for them. Last year they struggled for pace and think they might of again today. So surely Maylasia will see an improvement. By how much, who knows.

BMW are interesting. They had a chance to win today, but didn't seem on the pace. Quali was only due to a low fuel lap. Afterwards Kubica seemed to just show flashes of speed. Then of course he was always going to be faster on the final stint. So really, its hard to say where BMW actually are right now.

Red Bull and Williams came from nowhere, so it'll be interesting to see if they can continue their impressive pace.

Toyota were rapid here last year. Not only that, they were fueled very heavy at Melbourne. If they'd been fueled closer to their competitors we would of seen a much better grid posistion from them. So really I'd expect Toyota to be the closest to Brawn this weekend.

[prozac26]

Can't wait for Malaysia.

Next few races we'll see if Brawn can keep up the speed, and what others do to improve.

[7UpJordan]

The areas they'll use KERS will be those 2 straights and after the first corner. Some heavy breaking zones in Sepang as well so they'll have plenty of power on tap.
McLaren, Ferrari, Renault, and Heidfeld will surely run KERS again. Still, I don't see it being that big of an advantage. I mean, I didn't even know Renault were running it this weekend, and Alonso mentioned how he didn't notice much of a difference running it.

Really, I expect Brawn to dominant more this time. They're still getting used to the car, so I'd say they'll be getting stronger.

Ferrari I'd say will be quicker here. No doubt they'll bring a few updates as well and an atempt to gain performance. Plus Melbourne isn't really a strong race for them. Last year they struggled for pace and think they might of again today. So surely Maylasia will see an improvement. By how much, who knows.

BMW are interesting. They had a chance to win today, but didn't seem on the pace. Quali was only due to a low fuel lap. Afterwards Kubica seemed to just show flashes of speed. Then of course he was always going to be faster on the final stint. So really, its hard to say where BMW actually are right now.

Red Bull and Williams came from nowhere, so it'll be interesting to see if they can continue their impressive pace.

Toyota were rapid here last year. Not only that, they were fueled very heavy at Melbourne. If they'd been fueled closer to their competitors we would of seen a much better grid posistion from them. So really I'd expect Toyota to be the closest to Brawn this weekend.

I've just been pondering, will the diffuser teams have a bigger advantage here than in Melbourne? Melbourne requires a fair bit of mechanical grip and Malaysia is more aerodynamic-happy.

[tombo]

I cant wait for the slipstreaming battles on the 2 main straights next week, i reckon teams with KERS will have the upper hand when exiting the last corner. Should be goooooooood

[Denthúl]

I cant wait for the slipstreaming battles on the 2 main straights next week, i reckon teams with KERS will have the upper hand when exiting the last corner. Should be goooooooood

Well, all but Brawn. Not even the KERS teams got close to the Brawns, and the one(s) that Barrichello had to pass couldn't stand up to him. Of course, that is subject to change, but for the moment BGP definitely have the upper-hand in all areas.

[Jensonb]

I cant wait for the slipstreaming battles on the 2 main straights next week, i reckon teams with KERS will have the upper hand when exiting the last corner. Should be goooooooood

Well, all but Brawn. Not even the KERS teams got close to the Brawns, and the one(s) that Barrichello had to pass couldn't stand up to him. Of course, that is subject to change, but for the moment BGP definitely have the upper-hand in all areas.

Brawn GP just have so much traction, they explode out of the turns.

[scotty]

The Brawns out front, followed by a huge Toyota/Williams/RBR/Ferrari scrap...

[EwanM]

I'd say Kubica may be strong yet again!

[scotty]

I'd say Kubica may be strong yet again!

Yep, and indeed Heidfeld for that matter... it's still tough to say exactly where they are imo, Kubica was helped by the safety cars somewhat today - still drove well though.

[Denthúl]

I'd say Kubica may be strong yet again!

Yep, and indeed Heidfeld for that matter... it's still tough to say exactly where they are imo, Kubica was helped by the safety cars somewhat today - still drove well though.

Nick did well to finish ninth when you consider he was pushed wide (and into a spin) at the first corner and then suffered a puncture. I think he'll do better next weekend - the BMW Sauber drivers seem to do well at Sepang.

[JAKE THE F1 MAN!!]

It is sure to be a great race with many twists and turns!

[7UpJordan]

It is sure to be a great race with many twists and turns!

I think the new regulations have helped increase overtaking, over recent years Melbourne has been a bit of a procession but I think the new regs are working out quite nicely so far.

Last year's Malaysian GP was a borefest, let's see if the new cars can give us a good race next Sunday.

[EwanM]

It is sure to be a great race with many twists and turns!

I think the new regulations have helped increase overtaking, over recent years Melbourne has been a bit of a procession but I think the new regs are working out quite nicely so far.

Last year's Malaysian GP was a borefest, let's see if the new cars can give us a good race next Sunday.

Hopefully we get a few sprinkles too!