Malaysia, with Singapore, is an equally extreme circuit in terms of ambient temperatures, and has even more potential for thunderstorms and rain arriving from nowhere than we saw in Singapore last weekend.
There have been times that just standing on the grid in Malaysia, the heat has been so great that their feet were burning through their shoes!
It's a great shame that this is the last time that Formula One will be racing at Sepang International Circuit for the foreseeable future, so Williams F1 is determined to make the most of it.
The Malaysians are very enthusiastic for the sport, and the circuit has delivered some very exciting races over the years.
It's a well-rounded track giving credit to power, downforce and driver skill. So it is one where Williams hope to perform more strongly than they were able to do in Singapore.
“The second of our three Asian races should be fun, as I like the look of the track in Malaysia and certainly seems a great one from a driver's point of view,” said rookie racer Lance Stroll. “The area that looks like a lot of fun, especially in this year's cars, is that S and a couple of high-speed corners, which are turns five/six or six/seven."
"The other thing I have noticed is it tends to rain a lot there, and it often comes down suddenly and heavily, so we are going to have to be prepared for everything. Also, as this is the last time we shall race there, I want to make the most of this opportunity.”
