From concerns about tyre degradation to the ever-present threat of storms, we preview the key themes to watch out for in the 2014 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix at Sepang…Tyre degradation set to be a big factorHaving topped every practice session and then qualifying, Mercedes’ dominance over a single lap has been hammered home this weekend. At Sepang, though, that is no guarantee of success.As was the case last year, the Silver Arrows are concerned about degradation, particularly given the extreme temperatures and abrasive track surface. FP2 offered a glimmer of hope for rival squads, with Red Bull in particular looking strong over long runs. The question will be how...
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