2015 Malaysian Grand Prix - Race Thread

[RedRebel40]

[vetalo]

Woke everyone in the house when seb took the flag. Oops

Coverted family from merc to Ferrari today

[barzini77]

Great race from Seb and also good job Kimi!

But fantastic result for the whole TEAM! Superb job done in Maranello during the winter!

Can't wait for China! Double podium next time

[KimiBot]

and Kvyat beat Ricciardo

[fratelliferrari]

It's interesting that both STRs finished ahead of both Red Bulls. It's not only that the Renault PU is underpowered, the RBR car isn't that great this year.

Also notable was the great pass that Bottas pulled off on Massa.

Well Felipe's tires were older too I think?

[From Treviso]

It's interesting that both STRs finished ahead of both Red Bulls. It's not only that the Renault PU is underpowered, the RBR car isn't that great this year.

Also notable was the great pass that Bottas pulled off on Massa.

Funny thing about the 2 Renault powered cars, was that they never seemed slow in a straight line and generally seemed suite racey. That's just the way I saw it and am wondering if anyone else felt the same. Could be that they just ran with much less downforce, hence being lapped.

By the way, a thanks to those who have taken the time to put on video clips, etc, like Allison's post race interview.

[Nero Horse]

Some Fratelli d'Italia for this beautiful and special day...

[qb_marukochan]

[RedRebel40]

[vetalo]

Some Fratelli d'Italia for this beautiful and special day...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrYThIc_1sY

Beautiful

[fratelliferrari]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6h5cAUlHbc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=51&v=DTePxVMN_dc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCAwus3oyl8

MAURIZIO

[Black Adder]

Why the hell haven't we pitted?!

I guess you now know why we didn't pit during the Safety Car.

[Cemz85]

Guys, anyone have lap by lap data of Hamilton vs vettel before safety car?

[Nero Horse]

Marchionne: "Congratulations to Seb & Kimi for this sensational race. I'm happy for the fans who waited a day like this. Forza Ferrari!"

Marchionne: "What we saw today is the result of the incredible work of the last months. A work done with quietly and humbly as a great team"

[fratelliferrari]

Some Fratelli d'Italia for this beautiful and special day...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrYThIc_1sY

Ooops I listened to it three times in a row! I still can't believe what we did today

[JacKy]

Guys, anyone have lap by lap data of Hamilton vs vettel before safety car?

I don't have data but if i'm not mistaken it was 0.7 sec after first lap and 0.8 after 3rd lap. I remember that we're in DRS Zone before Safety Car deployment.

[Sriharsha]

Vettel and Ferrari made a proper fool out of Merc and snatched the win and became the first driver to go toe to toe with Mercs and beat them fair and square
To all the people in Maranello every single one . Hats off to you Guys Thank you for all your hard work Just make this beautiful car even more powerful then we can be what we are in the past

[RedRebel40]

Also what was strange is that both of the Torro Rosso's ended infront of the Red Bull's. What do you guys think about Verstappen? future Ferrari driver?

[qb_marukochan]

Guys, anyone have lap by lap data of Hamilton vs vettel before safety car?

http://macofan.com/en/index.php?page...stian%20Vettel

I guess you now know why we didn't pit during the Safety Car.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/118283
"The strategy was obviously ace, so big thanks to the guys. When they [Mercedes] pulled in, I think we were a bit surprised.

"We saw on Friday they weren't too happy on the medium compound, and Lewis [Hamilton] was struggling in the first stint so I was able to keep up, which I enjoyed a lot.

"Then I knew I had to deliver: try to make the tyres last as long as I can.

"The second stint, he was chasing me down which was tough. In the end I was able to rebalance the car a bit more and have a solid gap in the last couple of laps."

[stefa]

Marchionne: "Congratulations to Seb & Kimi for this sensational race. I'm happy for the fans who waited a day like this. Forza Ferrari!"

Marchionne: "What we saw today is the result of the incredible work of the last months. A work done with quietly and humbly as a great team"

Great, modest and wise words!

[wacc]

Guys, anyone have lap by lap data of Hamilton vs vettel before safety car?

Here you go...
http://macofan.com/en/index.php?page...stian%20Vettel

[Nero Horse]

[Cemz85]

Race pace with both equal and same tyres seems to be .200 per lap behind merc for maybe first 5-6 laps. Our tyre deg was much better.
Hope Pirelli don't go conservative for the remainder of the year

[RedRebel40]

Could it be that the hot temps helped us alot? I am fearing we can't show this kind of speed in China the next race.

[wisepie]

OMG those bells will be ringing in Maranello after such a long time, brilliant drive by Seb and Kimi and the whole team did a fantastic job, I have no nails left and a celebratory drink is in order! Brilliant pics Nero Horse, incredible result and grazie mille to the drivers and team. We are back!

[Cemz85]

China is usually cold. Pirelli will bring soft and medium compound. Hopefully we can work the soft tyre the way we worked the medium today in this heat.

[Jax]

Guys any one has a video of James Allison's interview with BBC ?

[DJTaurus]

Any video with what kimi said about Saubers?

[steelstallions]

That's the first race in while that i did not fast forward to end. Heart in mouth stuff for us Ferrari fans, and i did get misty eyed when i heard the German Italian anthem again on the podium for a Ferrari for the first time in 8 years. Hope MS is well enough to have watched and reacted to little Schumi, continuing the legacy. What was more pleasant than anything was the professional reaction from Mercedes. A damn sight better than the sour grapes Mclaren used to give in interviews in the late 90's when Ferrari began to ascend. On a rainy cold day, it feels like a tropical beach in my house after that race

[Haroski]

Any video with what kimi said about Saubers?

http://www.mtv.fi/sport/f1/uutinen/a...aikana/4948890

In finnish, translation:

- Poor start. First lap was **** and after a few overtakes, surprisingly that one car punctured my rear tyre. Then a whole lap with a flat tyre.

- Fortunately, the safety car came and it would have helped more, but the second Sauber for some reason didn't even try to catch the pack and we lost even more time.

(About the overtakes)
- Well, yeah, but those are not the purpose. The aim is of course to be successful and to make maximum performance, but now it was what we were able to after all problems.