***Malaysian Grand Prix 2006*** - 17-19 Mar

[Toronto]

Friday 17 Mar 2006
Practice 1 11:00 - 12:00
Practice 2 14:00 - 15:00

Saturday 18 Mar 2006
Practice 11:00 - 12:00
Qualifying 14:00

Sunday 19 Mar 2006
Race 15:00

Creation date
1999

First F1 GP
17/10/1999

Grand Prix held
7

Spectactor capacity
around 130000

Track length
5.543 km

Number of laps
56 (310.408 Km)

Number of corners
15 (left:5) (right:10)

Top speed
330 Km/h
Start line offset
0 m

Downforce setup
medium

Best lap
J. Montoya - 1'34''223
(2004, Williams)

Record Pole
M. Schumacher - 1'33''074
(2004, Ferrari)

Pole 2005
F. Alonso - 1'35''090
(Renault)

Podium 2005
1. F. Alonso
2. J. Trulli
3. N. Heidfeld

Web: http://www.malaysiangp.com.my In the mid 1990s, Malaysia was undergoing a huge change. Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's Prime Minister was determined that by 2020, the country would be a fully industrialised nation. The best way to do this, it was thought, was through the auto trade. The nation's number one oil company, Petronas, began investing heavily in Formula One with Sauber, and Malaysia's national car company, Proton, bought Lotus Engineering. The most extravagant part of the plan however was the building of a multimedia 'supercorridor', linking Kuala Lumpur's new international airport with the capital city itself. Mahathir ordered that a Grand Prix track be constructed too, and not just any track. He wanted to create a track that would be the envy of the world in terms of its facilities and technology. What he got was the Sepang International Circuit, and it did not disappoint. Designed by Hermann Tilke, Sepang is one of the most technical circuits in Formula One. The combination of long high-speed straights, and tight twisting complexes make the track very complicated, but also perfect for overtaking as the track itself is very wide. The drivers love it and, along with Malaysia's distinct atmosphere, it makes for an experience unique in Formula One. The circuit is 3.5km away from the New Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The North-South Central Link Expressway will get you from KL itself to the circuit in about an hour. Turn off at the Elite expressway for circuit access. From the airport, the circuit is only a 10 minute drive away. If you don't have a hire car, regular shuttle services are laid on from the airport to the circuit. Numerous rail services run out of KL, Seremban and Nilai to the Sepang circuit and will take between 20 and 40 minutes.

Qaul
Pos No Driver Team Laps Time/Retired Grid
1 2 Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 1:33.840
2 12 Jenson Button Honda 1:33.986
3 10 Nico Rosberg Williams-Cosworth 1:34.626
4 5 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:34.668
5 9 Mark Webber Williams-Cosworth 1:34.672
6 4 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes 1:34.916
7 3 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 1:34.983
8 1 Fernando Alonso Renault 1:35.747
9 15 Christian Klien RBR-Ferrari 1:38.715
10 7 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1:34.586*
11 14 David Coulthard RBR-Ferrari 1:34.614*
12 11 Rubens Barrichello Honda 1:34.683*
13 8 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:34.702*
14 17 Jacques Villeneuve Sauber-BMW 1:34.752*
15 16 Nick Heidfeld Sauber-BMW 1:34.783*
16 6 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:35.091*
17 21 Scott Speed STR-Cosworth 1:36.297**
18 20 Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Cosworth 1:36.581**
19 19 Christijan Albers MF1-Toyota 1:37.426**
20 18 Tiago Monteiro MF1-Toyota 1:37.819**
21 22 Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda 1:39.011**
22 23 Yuji Ide Super Aguri-Honda 1:40.720**
Notes: * time set in second 15-minute period ** time set in first 15-minute period

RACE
1 2 Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 58 Winner 1 10
2 1 Fernando Alonso Renault 58 +4.5 secs 7 8
3 12 Jenson Button Honda 58 +9.6 secs 2 6
4 4 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes 58 +39.3 secs 5 5
5 6 Felipe Massa Ferrari 58 +43.2 secs 21 4
6 5 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 58 +43.8 secs 14 3
7 17 Jacques Villeneuve Sauber-BMW 58 +80.4 secs 10 2
8 7 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 58 +81.2 secs 22 1
9 8 Jarno Trulli Toyota 57 +1 Lap 9
10 11 Rubens Barrichello Honda 57 +1 Lap 20
11 20 Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Cosworth 56 +2 Laps 13
12 19 Christijan Albers MF1-Toyota 56 +2 Laps 15
13 18 Tiago Monteiro MF1-Toyota 56 +2 Laps 16
14 22 Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda 55 +3 Laps 17
Ret 16 Nick Heidfeld Sauber-BMW 50 +8 Laps 11
Ret 21 Scott Speed STR-Cosworth 43 +15 Laps 12
Ret 23 Yuji Ide Super Aguri-Honda 35 +23 Laps 18
Ret 15 Christian Klien RBR-Ferrari 28 +30 Laps 8
Ret 9 Mark Webber Williams-Cosworth 17 +41 Laps 4
Ret 14 David Coulthard RBR-Ferrari 12 +46 Laps 19
Ret 10 Nico Rosberg Williams-Cosworth 8 +50 Laps 3
Ret 3 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 0 Accident 6

[zondamaniac]

hopefully i can get a ticket by today,i've been there for 2 seasons, don't wanna miss this one

[blinkmeat]

BMW needs more pace good god

[nthfinity]

15. 20 LIUZZI Toro Rosso Cosw. M 1'37"590 + 0'02"549
16. 14 COULTHARD RedBull Ferrari M 1'37"603 + 0'02"562

lol... we all know its because of 2 things... lack of winter testing, and the restricted V10... but still; if Torro Rossa out qualifies the V8.... and has a better race pace... do we thnk the V10 would be further restricted?

id guess no; as long as it doesn't encroach the top 4 teams

[Wielblad]

F1 Malaysia: Friday's Free Practice Kimi Raikkonen & Juan Pablo Montoya

[sameerrao]

Originally Posted by nthfinity 15. 20 LIUZZI Toro Rosso Cosw. M 1'37"590 + 0'02"549 16. 14 COULTHARD RedBull Ferrari M 1'37"603 + 0'02"562 lol... we all know its because of 2 things... lack of winter testing, and the restricted V10... but still; if Torro Rossa out qualifies the V8.... and has a better race pace... do we thnk the V10 would be further restricted? id guess no; as long as it doesn't encroach the top 4 teams

It is embarassing for Red Bull to see their junior team doing better than their senior team. I think the FIA will take action only if the Toro Rosso wins a race or dominates otherwise. Finishing in 13th or 14th shouldnt dictate a penalty.

[nejcdolinsek]

Thats insane... the V8s are on par with last years pole position... IN THE PRACTICE SESSION!! :shock:

[Cockrocket]

That is fantastic as far as im concerned! Just as high speed but cheaper..means more battles...which means F1 is finally a great spectator spprt agen! A think a pole shoukd be opened on who we think will win the malaysian grad prix!!

[McLaren4eVa]

Can,t wait for this one im just absolutely hoping and praying that raikkonens car doesnt fail so he can really show the true pace of The McLaren MP4-21 and blitz everyone. Has anyone noticed how complaicent montoyas being just because his top speeds wer 4ks down on raikkonens with a different setup. Now he wants an engine change. I know for sure theres nothing wrong with it.

[5vz-fe]

Schumi suffers engine change

[ZfrkS62]

Originally Posted by sameerrao Originally Posted by nthfinity 15. 20 LIUZZI Toro Rosso Cosw. M 1'37"590 + 0'02"549 16. 14 COULTHARD RedBull Ferrari M 1'37"603 + 0'02"562 lol... we all know its because of 2 things... lack of winter testing, and the restricted V10... but still; if Torro Rossa out qualifies the V8.... and has a better race pace... do we thnk the V10 would be further restricted? id guess no; as long as it doesn't encroach the top 4 teams It is embarassing for Red Bull to see their junior team doing better than their senior team. I think the FIA will take action only if the Toro Rosso wins a race or dominates otherwise. Finishing in 13th or 14th shouldnt dictate a penalty.

Bah, the senior team is the F1 retirement home. hy else do you think DC is there?

[Mattk]

This is just the practice session. Nothing really matters.

[5vz-fe]

Buttons time in the second Quali section almost matches MS's 2004 pole time :shock:

Looks like Alonso is running heavy....and Fisi's pole is very impressive.

[saadie]

feck i missed the quali .... i came back home after 3 hours of qualification with my fingers crossed that it would still be on

the results of qualiare really interesting ..
fisi on pole rosber did really cool for a rookie ...
i bet kimi and alonso will start the race like blood hounds

[McLaren4eVa]

Yeh im sure he'll have a chance for victory he's heavy on fuel as is montoya and alonso raikkonen won his first grand prix here on a two stop and won so he shoulb be able to fight for victory. Things aint going well for ferrari at the moment 4 engines needing to be replaced and people were speculating that mercedes would be the first to blow up(me included but im really confident in them now).