Malaysian F1 Grand Prix 2012: Further Saturday Photos from Sepang (MBAMGF1)

Formula 1 headed this weekend to Malaysia for the second grand prix of the 2012 season. The first two days confirmed the technical progress experienced by MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS, as Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg managed some impressive times during the three practice rounds and the qualifyings. The 7-times world champion starts Sunday's race from P3 on the grid, just behind the front row which was entirely locked by the two Vodafone McLaren Mercedes contenders. Nico put the 8th place he achieved on the tyre vibration his F1 W03 car suffered in Q3, but he is confident ahead of the race that he can deliver a strong performance together with his team mate. At the moment, there are around 32°C at the Sepang Circuit just outside the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, with increased chances (60 to 70 %) of thunderstorms at the hour of race (16:00 Local Time). Rain is obviously bringing some more action, but let's hope it won't entirely ruin the show as it did in 2009.

Check out further photos captured Saturday after the break!




























* Official photos courtesy of MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS *

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Australian F1 Grand Prix 2012: Atmosphere Photos (MBAMGF1)

After a lengthy pause, F1 action comes to live tomorrow with the first grand prix of the 2012 season, happening at Melbourne, Australia. The impressive sound of the V8 aspirated engines will break the silence on the Albert Park Circuit beginning with 12:30 PM (EDT/GMT + 11) when Free Practice 1 is scheduled to start. The Friday programme continues with the FP2 session at 16:30 (Local Time). On Saturday, the last practice round happens at 14:00 (Local Time), with the qualifyings commencing three hours later, at 17:00 (Local Time). The big race on Sunday takes place at 17:00 (Local Time). All the teams are already there, so the "fight" should start very soon. Ready, set, go!

Check out further pics from Melbourne after the jump!



















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