Jenson Button (No. 22) \u2013 4th and 8th<\/b><\/p>\n
Overall, the Briton’s day was not ideal, particularly in terms of aerodynamic support in the large curves of the Sepang track: \u00ab It was difficult today, especially with the heat. We are not as strong as we would like to be in the fast corners \u2013 and when you have downforce issues, they are further amplified by the high temperatures. So, our long stints were tricky, in terms of both tire compounds and absolute pace. \u00bb<\/p>\n
He believes, however, that the new pieces brought in have had a positive contribution: \u00ab We will now analyze the data, but the improvements made here seem to give us something \u2013 so it’s encouraging \u2013 but there is still a lot of work to be done. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Finally, he doesn’t fail to put the timesheet into perspective while reaffirming the MP4-29’s race stint issues: \u00ab I’m sure people are excited about the times, but they don’t matter as much here because you can overtake. It’s the long stints that need to be analyzed, and that’s where we find difficulties. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Kevin Magnussen (No. 20) \u2013 5th and 12th<\/b><\/p>\n
On the Danish side, the first day of testing in Kuala Lumpur was an opportunity for a new experience: \u00ab I have never driven in such weather conditions, so I learned a lot today. \u00bb He learned that managing the tires would be crucial on the Malaysian circuit: \u00ab The tires really suffer, but it’s the same for everyone, so we must try to overcome these things before tomorrow’s sessions. I’m trying to set up the car to protect the rear tires. \u00bb<\/p>\n
\u00ab There is always something you can improve, and we currently have a lot of things to look into and a lot of data to sift through tonight. For me, rear tire overheating is the biggest issue: they behave very differently from Australia, so that will focus my attention, \u00bb he added.<\/p>\n
He believes that the evening could turn the tables before Saturday: \u00ab Still, I am convinced that we can make some useful changes to the car for tomorrow. \u00bb<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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