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Maybe the drivers could push their cars around for the race.
Maybe the drivers could push their cars around for the race.
They'd still go faster than the HRTs.
And Massa would probably spin. Maybe Ferrari will force him to push Alonso's car though.
Yeah it rains hard so what about standing water? hopefully there is better drainage now days.
Jenson Button says he is heading to Malaysia full of confidence after a dominant victory in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
The 2009 World Champion got the jump on team-mate Lewis Hamilton at the start and didn't look back, as he went to build a comfortable lead and take the checkered flag. Even a safety car period couldn't stop the Brit claiming his third win in four years around Albert Park.
That kind of performance means the 32-year-old feels that another victory could be on the cards at Sepang on Sunday.
"After the race, people asked me if we'd expected to demonstrate the pace that we did in Australia, and I tell them that it was unexpected," said Button.
"Of course, we'd done our sums after winter testing, but you can never be certain whether another team is running with high-fuel or hiding their true pace.
"So to come away from race one with such a positive result - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes took pole, fastest lap and the victory - is a huge relief for the organisation.
Motivating
"But it's also incredibly motivating. We know we have a great car but we're not going to sit still with it.
"We have ambitious plans to develop the car and I know that everybody back at Woking is working hard to bring new components to the track, and that all our mechanics and engineers are flat-out to ensure that we maximise the package that we have this weekend.
"I think everybody knows that we are a relentless organisation; we can develop a car as well - if not better than - any other team.
"The difference this year is that we've started with a winning package; the challenge will be to maintain that, and I know that's something we're all really looking forward to doing."
Unlike the streets of Albert Park, the Sepang International Circuit boasts long straights and high speed bends, something Button feels will suit the McLaren.
"I think we've got a car that really works well in the high-speed stuff - we saw that throughout winter testing," he added.
Balance
"So I think the challenge this weekend will be to find the right balance - at this stage in the year, you're still learning about the car and how to get the best from it.
"But I think the engineers understand how our car is strong - I know they're really looking forward to extracting the maximum from it in Sepang this weekend."
The FIA have announced that there will be only one DRS zone at this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix.
There was the potential for two zones as had been implemented in the season-opening Australian race, with two long straights back-to-back, but the officials have decided that one zone will be enough to aid overtaking.
The detection point is located 207 metres before the final hairpin with the activation point straight after the corner, meaning the drivers will be able to use the rear-wing stalling device for the full length of the long pit straight.
That's the same as in 2011, when there were 18 overtakes using DRS during the race.
Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber have both highlighted the problems the Malaysian heat could pose for tyre degradation on their Red Bulls.
With temperatures forecast in the mid 30's throughout the weekend, along with a constant threat of thunderstorms and high humidity levels, the Sepang International Circuit presents a unique challenge to the drivers.
Couple that with a mix of long straights, high-speed corners and tight technical sections means the car setup becomes a fine balancing act for the drivers.
"The Malaysia Circuit is actually more difficult than it seems," said Vettel.
"It has big run off areas and a broad track, meaning it appears easy, but it's not. The heat, high humidity and weather aren't the only challenges, as the main thing is to find the ideal car set up.
Compromise
"There are two straights of almost one kilometre, but you also need a lot of wing on the car to create enough downforce for the corners, so it requires skill to find the right compromise.
"It's good to go there off the back of Australia and I hope we get another strong result."
Webber added: "Malaysia is obviously very, very hot, so the track temperature is very hard on the tyres, which needs managing.
"The track is beautiful to drive on; you really get to feel the sensation of a Formula One car, particularly in the middle sector.
"It's a great venue and, as a track, it has different demands to the Melbourne circuit, so that's something we'll be looking to get on top of very quickly."
That's too bad about the limitation of DRS zones, would make for some spicy qualifying hehe.
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