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Sepang new track surface and mods an unknown factor
Pirelli have highlighted the new track surface at Sepang International Circuit as the biggest unknown expected at the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend. In his preview for Round 16 of the 2016 F1 world championship, Pirelli motorsport chief Paul Hembery, 'The big unknown for this year is the track surface, which is completely new.' The biggest changes have been made at the Turn 15 final corner hairpin, where the inside of the corner has been raised by a meter to modify the racing line and perhaps improve overtaking opportunities. The lateral gradient is now -4% compared to +2% at the apex, which should also improve drainage at a corner where a pool of standing water would form when...
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