An exciting weekend for Nico Rosberg

The German driver won his first podium in 2010 for Mercedes on this same Sepang route. Arriving as leader of the standings for this 2014 edition, Nico Rosberg returns to a track where engine reliability will be severely tested next weekend, due to the hot temperatures expected at Sepang. Normally, the weather conditions are the most important parameter here, but this year, reliability is going to get everyone's attention. explains Keke Rosberg’s son. Of course, it will be hot, it will be humid, and maybe rain, so it will be an exciting weekend. I started the season perfectly in Australia, but the race also highlighted that we were not 100% in terms of reliability. We've had two weeks to analyze and identify all the little details we could improve, so I think we can get a good result with both cars and continue our strong start to the season.

The first free practice sessions for the Malaysian Grand Prix will begin Friday morning at 3 a.m. French time, and can be followed on AUTOhebdo.fr.