Of the Sixth fastest, Rosberg Superior 0.2 Seconds.
Mercedes still be the fastest in Malaysian GP practice session at the Sepang Circuit. Morning, Lewis Hamilton was fastest followed by Nico Rosberg.
In the second session, Rosberg's turn to be the fastest with a time of 1 minute 39.909 seconds.
However , the speed of the Mercedes was not too convincing in the first series in Australia two weeks ago .
In the second session ahead of Rosberg just 0.035 seconds ahead of Kimi Raikkonen, even with Felipe Massa (Williams-Mercedes) who was sixth fastest, 0.203 seconds ahead of Rosberg only. Hamilton himself in the second session to be the fastest fourth and 0.142 seconds adrift of Rosberg.
Why so fast chasing Mercedes opponent? Rosberg stated, it is because the heat is so oppressive at the Sepang Circuit. Temperatures on the track to break even 50 degrees Celsius.
If at first the engine will suffer because of the character of the circuit, yesterday found that the tires are more tormented.
The heat is so oppressive to make tires out faster. Even some riders to twist due to a sudden loss of control.
In the morning and afternoon sessions, respectively Hamilton once spun off the track. The same thing happened Ferrari, Fernando Alonso.
Rosberg said his team enough surprise with tire degradation levels yesterday.
With so oppressive heat, the tire is very fragile because it is basically already abrasive character of the Sepang circuit on tires.
"We do not expect this kind of tire degradation.'s A really tough day, and very hot," said Rosberg told Reuters.
Conditions abrasive on the tires, Rosberg according to the chosen strategy can make any rider more varied, it could be the drivers who are in front of the grip when using the soft start but no better than the drivers behind the use of the medium tire.
However , it will not make Rosberg took off pole position . He will struggle to win the maximum pole .
"Pole position is invaluable. Starting the race in pole position always give you an advantage," he said.
Meanwhile, Hamilton is not too concerned about the tire issue. It was, according to the British rider is always happening at Sepang.
"Something like this every year. Temperature is very hot and the tires can not work optimally in such conditions," said Hamilton.
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