So it was a massively wet race, one that was made worse by the fact that it was an evening one – less light to cut through the heavy torrent. Jenson Button in his Brawn GP F1 car took the top spot again, with second place this time going to Nick Heidheld in his BMW. Barrichello who came in second the last race was in 5th place. F1 big names Ferrari and McLaren continues their woes with Kvalainen retiring on the first lap. Kubica also had to retire thanks to a mechanical problem.
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The rain was so heavy that the race had to be red flagged, thanks to visibility which had dropped to near zero. The track had also become totally drenched with water. According to Button himself, “It wasn’t like it was a river out there, it was a lake!”. Hamilton said it was one of the most dangerous conditions he had ever had to race in, and all he could do was try to keep the car on track, don’t even begin to talk about actually racing yet.
Only half points were awarded to the point winners in this race.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express frustration with the timing of the race start at 5pm, citing poor visibility and safety concerns due to twilight and heavy rain, which led to the race being red-flagged. Many blame the organizers and FIA, suggesting they should have scheduled the race earlier, especially given Malaysia's unpredictable weather. Some feel the delay was influenced by European viewership interests rather than safety or optimal racing conditions. There is a general consensus that the heavy rain and late timing compromised the race experience and safety. A few comments mention the need for better infrastructure, like lighting, to handle such weather conditions, and criticize Bernie Ecclestone's decision as impractical, emphasizing safety and driver visibility issues caused by weather.