Mercedes AMG PETRONAS have confirmed the reason behind Lewis Hamilton’s engine failure in Malaysia, after the Brit’s engine was returned to the factory for analysis
2016 Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix – Sepang International Circuit
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TCF takes a look back at the 2016 Formula 1 PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix in closer detail, to see what the results could mean for the championship.
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Nico Rosberg extended his Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship lead over Lewis Hamilton after finishing third in Malaysia, while Daniel Ricciardo’s win tightens the Aussie’s grip on third.
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Sergio Perez has finally confirmed his commitment to Force India in 2017, after initially holding fire on his plans for next season
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The Malaysian Grand Prix did not bring the sort of results Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal Maurizio Arrivabene had been hoping for this weekend
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Kimi Raikkonen finished fourth at this Sunday’s Malaysian Grand Prix, a result the Finn was not overly enthusiastic about, but one he was willing to take considering race incidents
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Formula 1
Max Verstappen: “I think we had the race pace and speed to win”
by Megan Cantleby Megan CantleThe young Dutchman celebrated his nineteenth birthday by finishing second in this weekend’s eventful Malaysian Grand Prix.
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Red Bull Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo became the fourth driver to win in the 2016 season after yesterday’s Malaysian Grand Prix
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Rob Smedley felt Valtteri Bottas drove a great race in Malaysia to make a one-stop strategy work and finish fifth, but he was less happy with Felipe Massa’s P13.
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Formula 1
Valtteri Bottas: “We definitely got everything there was to get”
by Paul Hensbyby Paul HensbyValtteri Bottas was delighted to climb from eleventh on the grid to finish fifth, and was one of only two drivers in the field to run a one-stop strategy.
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Formula 1
Force India’s Robert Fernley: “An excellent effort by the entire team”
by Paul Hensbyby Paul HensbyRobert Fernley was delighted to see both Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg score points in a tough Malaysian Grand Prix to extend their advantage in the standings over Williams.
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Sergio Perez claimed sixth in the Malaysian Grand Prix, and felt it was a good result after losing ground early when other drivers pitted behind the virtual safety car.
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Eric Boullier was happy with the outcome of the Malaysian Grand Prix as both McLaren-Honda drivers finished inside the points.
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Formula 1
Fernando Alonso: “We needed some luck – and we got that today!”
by Paul Hensbyby Paul HensbyFernando Alonso admitted luck was on his side during the Malaysian Grand Prix after climbing from the back of the field to finish seventh on Sunday.
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Nico Hülkenberg lost ground at the start avoiding the Nico Rosberg/Sebastian Vettel incident and was held up by Jenson Button for two stints before finishing eighth on Sunday.