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0344:
"The Sepang International Circuit has long straights and fast corners so getting the car's balance right here can be quite tricky. The track will suit those drivers running with Kers because there is time for the system - which gives drivers an extra boost of power at the push of a button - to kick in before they have to brake again. It will also be interesting to see if many drivers use the adjustable front-wing flap, which has been introduced this season, to help balance the car too. It may be a little early to make predictions but I think the Toyotas will be strong here."
BBC Sport's pit-lane reporter Lee McKenzie
BBC Sport's pit-lane reporter Lee McKenzie
0338:
All drivers have been out but the cars being driven a little nervously as the track starts to 'rubber in'. Grip will increase significantly the more laps are completed and rubber builds up on the track, so times are going to get much quicker.
0334:
"Can you just give Buemi a mention because while all the chaos was going on around him he kept his head and points on his debut. Think Toro Rosso deserve a slap on the back - well done for their race."
Charles in Tiverton
0328:
Not getting sleepy are you? Ferrari's Kimi Raikonnen is fastest so far with one minute 39.707 seconds.
0317:
BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica reckons Kers (kinetic energy recovery system) - the little button which gives drivers a boost of acceleration - will have more of an impact at Sepang than in Albert Park. We'll see. Oh, hello. Track-side in Malaysia, here's
BBC Sport's Sarah Holt:
"Selamat Pagi from Sepang. The day has started with quite an epic 45-minute journey, weaving through Malaysia's maverick motorists and through the palm-tree lined roads up to the circuit. I arrived about an hour ago; at the same time as Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, who was driving himself to the track in a gold Maserati. Once a driver, always a driver. The first hum of an engine tuning up means first practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix is just around the corner. Weather fans will want to know that it's fairly cool for steamy Sepang, just 28C."
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0308:
The drivers have already said they expect the weather to have an impact in Kuala Lumpur, where forecasters are rumoured to have an easy job. "Hot and humid, with a strong chance of rain" is their familiar refrain. And that's the state of play right now.
0300:
But there's no time to dwell on that now! The first practice session at Malaysia's Sepang circuit is under way. If UK users refresh this page live video will appear at the top. No rain at the minute in Kuala Lumpur...
0258:
Seven days ago we were frantically pondering what the season would hold - and its first chapter didn't let us down. Brawn GP's stunning Australian GP one-two saw F1 dominate the back pages like it hasn't done for a long time and capture the public's imagination well beyond the sport's loyal army of petrolheads. And, what with Lewis Hamilton and McLaren being stripped of their podium finish and all points yesterday and Jarno Trulli and Toyota reinstated to third, the dust hasn't truly settled on events in Melbourne.
0245:
If a week's a long time in football, then in Formula 1 it's the equivalent of an Ice Age. Morning all. Welcome to Part II of an already rollercoaster 2009 season in what, I'd humbly venture, is swift regaining its status as the most glamorous sport in the world.
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