Sepang recorded 32°C air temperature and humidity near 78% on qualifying Saturday. Mercedes arrived with a new floor and cooling package for the first race back in Malaysia. George Russell qualified P8 and will start seventh. The upgrade that looked promising in wind tunnel and Bahrain testing lost performance in the heat.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Why did Mercedes’ upgrade lose performance at Sepang?
- A: The new floor and cooling package lost efficiency in Sepang’s 32°C heat and 78% humidity, conditions not replicated in wind tunnel and Bahrain testing.
- Q: What were the qualifying conditions at Sepang?
- A: Qualifying Saturday saw 32°C air temperature with humidity near 78%, creating high thermal stress for cars and cooling systems.
- Q: Where will George Russell start the Malaysian GP?
- A: George Russell qualified P8 and will start seventh on the grid for the first F1 race back in Malaysia at Sepang.