2016 Malaysian Grand Prix

The 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix (formally known as the 2016 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix)[1] is a Formula One motor race that will be held on 2 October 2016 at the Sepang International Circuit in Selangor, Malaysia. The race will mark the thirty-fifth running of the Malaysian Grand Prix, and the eighteenth time that the race has been run as a World Championship event since the championship's inception in 1950.

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg enters the race leading the World Drivers Championship by eight points, having reclaimed the championship lead from team-mate Lewis Hamilton at the previous race in Singapore. Mercedes lead Ferrari in the World Constructors' Championship by two hundred and twenty-two points.

Contents 1 Report 1.1 Background 2 References 3 External links

Report
Background

The race was moved from its March date to October to allow organisers the opportunity to upgrade the circuit. The circuit was resurfaced, while drainage was improved to descrease the possibility of standing water from forming on the circuit. Nine corners were reprofiled, introducing negative camber to emphasise mechanical, rather than aerodynamic grip, and the drop at the apex of Turn 2 removed.[2]