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Malaysian F1 GP – Button Takes Pole Again

April 5, 2009

Formula 1 carJensen Button the winner of the opening F1 grand prix in Australia has once again claimed pole position, this time for the Malaysian GP.

The Brawn GP driver set the best time of 1 minute, 35.181 in the final qualifying period. Jarno Trulli was second and Sebastian Vettel in third. Unfortunately for the Red Bull driver he is dropped 10 positions thanks to a penalty handed out by the stewards for his accident late in the Australian GP.

Felipe Massa was the big surprise of the day as he did not even make it past the first qualifying session. He will start from P16 on the grid. Massa and the Ferrari team had egg on their face as they misjudged the pace of the track late in the first session. Massa’s team thought he had a time good enough to move on and kept him in the pits. Massa was fuming as he saw driver after driver move past him.

With penalties handed out to Vettel and Rubens Barrichello (5 positions – gearbox change), Timo Glock will start the Malaysian Formula One GP from third spot, his best ever starting position.

The 2008 World Champion, Lewis Hamilton will look to put the Australian GP debacle behind him as he starts from P12.

The race is set to start at 5.00pm local time. It will be interesting to see if the rain hits the race. Vettel said he is hoping the rain will come as he performs well in wet conditions.

Written by rob · Filed Under Formula One drivers championship 

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