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Button wins shortened Malaysian GP |
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Sunday, 05 April 2009 |
Nobody expected that the rain would play such a key role in the Malaysian Grand Prix. Pit stop strategy proved
crucial as conditions changed and Brawn GP's Jenson Button won amid
much confusion as the race was red flagged after 32 laps.
The biggest gamble of the day came from Ferrari. When Raikkonen pitted
on the 18th lap they put him on wets early, and it proved a disastrous
decision as he lapped 21s slower than Button. Kimi eventually finished in 14th place.
Classified:
Pos Driver Team Time
1. Button Brawn GP (B) 55:30.622
2. Heidfeld BMW Sauber (B) + 22.722
3. Glock Toyota (B) + 23.513
4. Trulli Toyota (B) + 46.173
5. Barrichello Brawn GP (B) + 47.360
6. Webber Red Bull-Renault (B) + 52.333
7. Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes (B) + 60.733
8. Rosberg Williams-Toyota (B) + 71.576
9. Massa Ferrari (B) + 76.932
10. Bourdais Toro Rosso-Ferrari (B) + 102.164
11. Alonso Renault (B) + 109.422
12. Nakajima Williams-Toyota (B) + 116.130
13. Piquet Renault (B) + 116.731
14. Raikkonen Ferrari (B) + 142.841
15. Vettel Red Bull-Renault (B) + 1 lap
16. Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari (B) + 1 lap
17. Sutil Force India-Mercedes (B) + 1 lap
18. Fisichella Force India-Mercedes (B) + 2 lap
Fastest lap: Button, 1:36.641
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