Amid the ongoing off track discussions, speculation and rumour, the F1 circus moved to the second season's race in Malaysia, hoping for a fuller grid to participate in the race. There was certainly some anticipation surrounding the return of both Valtteri Bottas and Fernando Alonso, both of whom had to miss the season opener due to medical problems. The Malaysian race is acknowledged as one of the toughest on the calendar, due to the extreme heat and humidity where drivers can lose 4kg and upwards in bodyweight due to fluid loss. Another challenging factor is the unpredictable weather – when rain happens, it is torrential. Who was fit enough to cope with the extreme physical demands...
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