This really isn’t a preview but more about my thoughts leading into the race this weekend.  I’m a little concerned that we won’t see much of a difference.  The real wrench in the works is how the aerodynamics is going to play.  This course is not as “technical” in the sense of contrast in corners and the straight a ways are longer.  The transitions between corners are subtle and for the most part, expected.  KERS cars will have some advantage with the extra boost coming out of the corners for the long straight a ways.  However, I’m not sure how the new diffuser will react at higher speeds.  As always better airflow is part of the winning combination but does the new diffuser put too much down force for a high speed track?

Sepang Circuit for the Malaysian Grand Prix

Ferrari have promised to put a better result together for this race.  Well I hope so!  Any championship point is 100% better than were they were at the end of this last race.  Kimi needs to win to get Ferrari’s moral back on a high.  However, with the looks of BRAWN GP, Red Bull Racing and BMW, this feat may be harder than what it sounds.  In the end I will still be rooting for Kimi but I do have my Fantasy Formula One picks to worry about too.

Disappointed Ferrari Team - Courtesy of DayLife.com