So, here is my preview of the 2009 Malaysian Grand Prix. It has been an exciting week in Formula One. Lots of what F1’s most famous for: arguments! Well, O.K., second most famous
In the Australian Grand Prix, Jarno Trulli of Toyota finished third. However, it was decided that he overtook Lewis Hamilton (who finished fourth) while the safety car was out. Not allowed. So Trulli was docked 25 seconds, putting him back down the field, while Hamilton went third. However, the case was reopened, and it was the FIA made the decision that Hamilton and McLaren had given information to the FIA which was wrong. So McLaren were completely disqualified from the Grand Prix. Meaning that now Hamilton was last. Plus Jarno Trulli was undocked (can you say that?) his 25 seconds, and went back into third. Ah.
In the Australian Grand Prix Robert Kubica and Sebastien Vettel, who were running second and third, crashed into each other three laps before the end of the race. Originally it was decided that Vettel was in the wrong, so he was given a penalty. Having had lots of people say that this was unfair, the FIA have now decided to reopen that case as well.
Plus both the Australian Grand Prix’s and the Malaysian Grand Prix’s results are under protest in the row about the cars’ rear diffusers.
So, what does this Grand Prix shape up as? Well, first up, several drivers have said it is a dangerous Grand Prix. Why? Well, apart from the obvious dangers of driving Formula One cars at 200 mph around a track, it is because the Grand Prix’s start time has been pushed back to 5:00 pm, so that it is at a more reasonable time for use European viewers. In turn, this means that the visibility may be a problem, especially as heavy rain is expected. Ah well, it will be exciting for us viewers
On who should win, Brawn GP, after last week’s spectacular performance, will be the team to beat, but if it rains, who knows what will happen. With only one week, it is unlikely that any of the teams’ performances will have improved dramatically. So, Brawn GP the team to beat, with BMW, Red Bull, Williams and Ferrari the chasing pack.
Prediction: Always difficult, but I think that Jenson Button will win (again!).

Will there be double-joy for Barrichello, Button and Brawn GP?