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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Comments mainly discuss the heavy rain and unpredictable weather at Sepang, which caused the race to be red-flagged. Many believe starting the race at 5pm was a poor decision due to poor visibility and timing issues, especially as it gets dark early. There’s criticism of scheduling to accommodate European viewers over safety concerns. Some suggest earlier race timing and blame Bernie's decisions for the delays, while others highlight the excitement brought by the heavy rain, despite safety and logistical issues.