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You also have some very long straights at the end of the lap that offer a lot of opportunities for overtaking. The track is physical but it has some very technical parts as well. The track is really interesting and the three sectors each have their own character. It is where I got my first podium in Formula One, in one of the best races of my career in 2012, so I will always have happy memories about this circuit. Sergio Perez: "Malaysia is a very special place for me.
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It’s always better to stay on the local time zone and I’m feeling in good shape for this weekend.” “I have spent the week after Melbourne in Indonesia, having a bit of a holiday, but also training and getting used to the climate. The high temperatures and humidity add to the challenges of this track, and you always have a threat of rain, especially at the start of the race. You need to balance your setup between top speed and downforce to make the most of your car in each of them. The various sectors have unique characteristics: there is a nice variation of high and low-speed corners and two very long straights. “The track in Sepang is quite challenging and is very different compared to Melbourne.
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We need to keep our feet on the ground, however, because we know the circumstances in which we got this result and we know the next races will be tough. We didn't make any mistakes and we had a good strategy, and that helped us capitalise on a day when others ran into trouble. We knew the VJM08's reliability was one of our strong points and we were able to play that card well. Nico Hulkenberg: "I am really looking forward to getting back to action in Sepang after a fairly positive start of the season. Having began the season with a double points haul, Force India head to Malaysia wanting more of the same…