Sepang F1 Grand Prix
Sepang
Winners
The winner started from pole in 9 racess. In 2 occasions of them the driver has had the fastest lap. In 2012 Fernando Alonso won the race after he started from position 8 (the lowest).
Consecutively wins: (2) Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel
Top drivers : Sebastian Vettel (4); Michael Schumacher (3); Fernando Alonso (3);
Top teams : Ferrari (7); Red Bull (5); McLaren (2);
Pole positions
Top drivers at grid Michael Schumacher (5); Lewis Hamilton (5); Fernando Alonso (2);
Consecutively poles: (4) Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton (2) Felipe Massa
In 2006 Felipe Massa started the race from position 21 and finish on 5 (best jump).The worst finish was set by Jenson Button in 2012 when he started from 2 and finish on 14.
Sepang fastest laps
| Season | Driver | Fastest lap |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Sebastian Vettel | 1:34.080 |
| 2004 | Juan Pablo Montoya | 1:34.233 |
| 2006 | Fernando Alonso | 1:34.803 |
| 2008 | Nick Heidfeld | 1:35.366 |
| 2005 | Kimi Raikkonen | 1:35.483 |
clossest time difference between 1st and 2nd position
| 1st place | Difference | 2nd place | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | -00:00.732 | David Coulthard | McLaren | 22 Oct 2000 |
| Eddie Irvine | Ferrari | -00:01.040 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 17 Oct 1999 |
| Fernando Alonso | Ferrari | -00:02.200 | Sergio Perez | Sauber | 25 Mar 2012 |
| Daniel Ricciardo | Red Bull | -00:02.443 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 2 Oct 2016 |
| Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull | -00:03.200 | Jenson Button | McLaren | 10 Apr 2011 |
Heat maps
Starting grid / final race
bigest time difference between 1st and 2nd position
| 1st place | Difference | 2nd place | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralf Schumacher | Williams | -00:39.700 | Juan Pablo Montoya | Williams | 17 Mar 2002 |
| Kimi Raikkonen | McLaren | -00:39.286 | Rubens Barrichello | Ferrari | 23 Mar 2003 |
| Fernando Alonso | Renault | -00:24.237 | Jarno Trulli | Toyota | 20 Mar 2005 |
| Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | -00:23.660 | Rubens Barrichello | Ferrari | 18 Mar 2001 |
| Jenson Button | Brawn | -00:22.729 | Nick Heidfeld | BMW Sauber | 5 Apr 2009 |
Sepang F1 victories and pole positions by seasons
| Season | Winner | Pole position | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2016 | Daniel Ricciardo | Red Bull | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2015 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2014 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2013 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull |
| 2012 | Fernando Alonso | Ferrari | Lewis Hamilton | McLaren |
| 2011 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull |
| 2010 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull | Mark Webber | Red Bull |
| 2009 | Jenson Button | Brawn | Jenson Button | Brawn |
| 2008 | Kimi Raikkonen | Ferrari | Felipe Massa | Ferrari |
| 2007 | Fernando Alonso | McLaren | Felipe Massa | Ferrari |
| 2006 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Renault | Giancarlo Fisichella | Renault |
| 2005 | Fernando Alonso | Renault | Fernando Alonso | Renault |
| 2004 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
| 2003 | Kimi Raikkonen | McLaren | Fernando Alonso | Renault |
| 2002 | Ralf Schumacher | Williams | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
| 2001 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
| 2000 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
| 1999 | Eddie Irvine | Ferrari | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
