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Why resurfaced Sepang is four seconds slower than Pirelli predicted
Original: Why extremely rough Sepang was over four seconds slower than Pirelli's F1 simulations
The Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia is running more than four seconds per lap slower than Pirelli's pre-event Formula 1 simulations, with the newly resurfaced, extremely rough track surface blamed for the gap. The abrasive, bumpy asphalt has slowed lap times well beyond expectations, raising questions about tyre behaviour and setup ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend.
Why now: Formula 1 teams and fans are reacting to unexpectedly slow lap times caused by the newly resurfaced Sepang track.
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