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Rd2. Grand Prix of Malaysia
grand prix
Amid searing temperatures and sweltering humidity, the battle heats up at the ultra-modern Sepang circuit   track information

The Sepang International Circuit is the stage for the Grand Prix of Malaysia, the second F1 grand prix race of the year. Having first hosted an F1 race in 1999, this circuit is known for its ultra-modern facilities and two long straight-aways. The track is wide, providing many dramatic overtaking scenes every year. The Sepang International Circuit is located a convenient 3.5km from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The impressive building you can see near the final corner was designed using a hibiscus motif.

 
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Sepang International Circuit
www.malaysiangp.com.my
address : Jalan Pekeliling, 64000KLIA, Selangor, Malaysia
tel : (+603) 87782200
fax : (+603) 87831000
lap
distance		 : 5.543 km
race distance : 310.408 km
number of laps : 56
2006 race schedule
date

local time

  
17 March, 2006 (Fri) 11:00 - 12:00
 Practice Session 1
14:00 - 15:00 Practice Session 2
18 March, 2006 (Sat) 11:00 - 12:00 Practice Session 3
14:00 - qualifying
19 March, 2006 (Sun) 15:00 - race
2005 grand prix

At the end of a grueling 56-lap race on March 20, 2005, Panasonic Toyota Racing driver Jarno Trulli (P2 in qualifying) captured second place—and the first podium ever—for the team. Jarno had just lost a close friend to terminal illness, but he fought through his grief to drive a spectacular race. Starting P5 from the grid, Ralf fought off Mark Webber (Williams) to finish the race in fifth position. With these fantastic results, Panasonic Toyota Racing shot up to second position in the Constructors’ Championship.

race
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Driver

Team
1 F. Alonso
 Mild Seven Renault F1 Team
2 J. Trulli

Panasonic Toyota Racing
3 N.Heidfeld Williams BMW
5 R. Schumacher Panasonic Toyota Racing
 
fastest lap:
K. Raikkonen (01:35.5)
qualifying
pos.

Driver

Team
1 F.Alonso Mild Seven Renault F1 Team
2 J.Trulli

Panasonic Toyota Racing
3 M.Schmacher Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
5 R.Schmacher Panasonic Toyota Racing