News Details
Resurfaced Sepang three seconds faster, says Pirelli
Pirelli says the new Sepang asphalt has made the circuit around three seconds faster than last year, after cars lapped much quicker in Friday practice. Lewis Hamilton's best time from Friday was nearly five seconds quicker than in 2015, but the Briton's quickest lap was set with soft tyres, not available at Sepang last year, when the medium compound was the softest. Pirelli technical boss Mario Isola says that the use of the soft tyre in Malaysia alongside the medium and hard had an impact on the times compared with 2015, but believes that the new surface also made a significant contribution. Times are expected to challenge the long established lap record in qualifying tomorrow....
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ferrari and Mercedes go aggressive with Japanese GP...
Ferrari have gone the most aggressive out of all the teams on the grid...
8y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Mercedes leads the way in Friday practice
Mercedes AMG Petronas Lewis Hamilton established himself as the man to...
8y ago from F1Zone.net
Malaysia GP: Practice notes - Mercedes
Nico topped the morning session with Lewis P2. Lewis then set the fastest...
8y ago from Pitpass.com
Raikkonen hoping Hard tyre compound will benefit...
Kimi Raikkonen hopes the team can maximise the change in tyre compounds...
8y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Maverick Vinales fastest in second Mugello MotoGP...
Maverick Vinales impressed as he recorded the fastest time in the second...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fabio Quartararo injures shoulder in practice crash at...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Why MotoGP riders like Francesco Bagnaia face a...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Former WorldSBK champion explains changes Toprak...
Former MotoGP rider Ben Spies expects Toprak Razgatlioglu must...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Arrow McLaren apologises for Nolan Siegel’s explicit...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Nolan Siegel apologizes for profanity-filled radio rant
Arrow McLaren driver Nolan Siegel has apologized for what he said over...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Video: Harrowing crash takes out Josef Newgarden,...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar breaks 1 million US TV viewers for third...
The NTT IndyCar Series is nearly through the first year with its new...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rallies around the world: The ones not to miss – and...
Rallying is unlike any other motorsport. It doesn’t unfold on pristine...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FIA approves updated bodywork rules for WRC 2027...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Malcolm Wilson appointed as FIA Deputy president for...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Amid losing streak, Hyundai accepts “consequences”...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal's plan for the summer transfer window after...
A report from TBR Football has revealed that Arsenal intend to target at...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
‘It can be a really lonely journey’: Myles...
cia Lewis has handled her son’s stellar rise by becoming an agent and...
1h ago from TheGuardian.com
'He’s been a scapegoat sometimes' - Pundit asks...
Former Scotland defender Colin Hendry has advised Arsenal to move for Jack...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Report: Arsenal have offered 6-year contract to beat...
Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of highly-rated Ajax defender Jorrel...
4h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Comments
Hottest News
Meet Antonello Coletta - Lewis Hamilton's 'soon-to-be' new...
Ferrari F1 team are in crisis. They may not want... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
McLaren star in explosive rant as team issue official...
McLaren’s IndyCar team - Arrow McLaren - have... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
George Russell Braced for Max Verstappen Showdown Amid...
As the Formula 1 season builds momentum, all eyes... Read More »
1h ago from Formula1News.co.uk
