Sepang return rough as F1 practice ends with Antonelli fastest

First reported 1 day, 22 hours ago · latest an hour ago

Formula 1 returned to Sepang for Friday practice, with Kimi Antonelli fastest for Mercedes. The abrasive track proved slower than simulations, while fan shuttle chaos marred the event's first day.

Kimi Antonelli Mercedes

How the sources differ

The Race leads on Antonelli's pace, Motorsport.com details the track's roughness versus Pirelli simulations, Racer focuses on the surface challenge, and social posts highlight spectator logistics issues. No official FIA document present.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most comprehensive technical analysis of the track conditions and performance gap, with an image, and is not paywalled.

Sepang return rough as F1 practice ends with Antonelli fastest

How the sources differ

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