Malaysian Grand Prix archive
Malaysian washout was 09’s dearest race
The organisers of the Malaysian Grand Prix paid the highest fee going to hold an F1 race in 2009 – but they only got half a race for it.
The Sepang circuit’s race cost them $45.7m (£28.56m / €31.75m) to host this year. But the Grand Prix was abandoned after 31 of the scheduled 56 laps [...]
F1 race ticket discounts run out soon
Buying F1 tickets isn’t cheap but you can get the best deals if you book quickly. Tracks are offering discounts of up to 20% if you buy your tickets within the next few weeks.
Bahrain, Sepang, Catalunya, Silverstone and Spa are all offering discounts for their 2010 F1 races. Here’s where the best bargains can be [...]
Malaysia isn’t ready for an F1 team
Malaysia is considering putting money into an F1 team entry. You might expect Malaysian F1 fans to be keen on the idea, but it’s not the case as guest writer Jay Menon explains.
The Malaysian government is supporting a bid for Proton-owned Lotus to return to the F1 grid in 2010.
I can’t say I’m entirely [...]
At least the racing is (slightly) better
The political deadlock dominates the F1 headlines but on the hunch that many of you are as sick of it as I am I thought it would be a good time to write about something a bit more positive.
We’ve had many discussions about whether the new technical rules for 2010 would improve the quality of [...]
Your pictures: Malaysian Grand Prix
Guio Oblepias was at the Malaysian Grand Prix and, as well as getting soaked to the skin, took this brilliant collection of pictures.
Have a look at them now and check out the F1 Fanatic drop.io for more…
Alonso’s mega-start and Button’s killer laps (Malaysian Grand Prix analysis)
Here’s a closer look at some of the outstanding moments of the Malaysian Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso’s incredible getaway, Jenson Button’s race-winning pace, and Timo Glock’s inspired switch to intermediate tyres.
Unravelling the mayhem in Malaysia
F1 Fanatic guest writer Duncan Stephen, who writes Vee8, reflects on the chaotic ending to Malaysian Grand Prix and how it was handled.
Before I write about the Malaysian Grand Prix, it is worth reflecting on the issues surrounding the curtailment of the race. I have no particular problem with a race being stopped if it [...]
Malaysian Grand Prix facts and stats
The Malaysian Grand Prix will be remembered as one of the shortest F1 races ever.
But Jenson Button will recall it as the first race where he started from pole position, set fastest lap and won the race. Here’s more of the stats and facts from the Sepang race.
Malaysian Grand Prix pictures
Wheel-to-wheel racing and gigantic rain storms – here are some of the dramatic pictures from the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Button wins again but rain stops play at Sepang (Malaysian Grand Prix review)
Jenson Button made it two wins in a row for Brawn GP with another victory from pole position in Sepang.
But although the Malaysian Grand Prix was an action-packed affair it failed go the distance after a huge rain storm halfway through the race.
