Michael Schumacher has undoubtedly got a good track record in the Malaysian Grand Prix. From the four races held to date, he has taken two wins, a second and a third place, along with all four pole positions.

“After a promising opening race in Australia, I hope we will have another interesting Grand Prix in Malaysia,” stated Schumacher just before arriving in Kuala Lumpur.

“The Sepang track is very tough and not just because of the weather. Racing in such hot and humid conditions demands a lot from the driver. I feel I am well able to deal with the conditions as the heat does not bother me much. The circuit layout also makes for a very interesting race. The track surface is very smooth and polished and above all, the road itself is very wide which makes it hard to find the ideal racing line. There are several options and this can make for some interesting situations. I am not too sure what we can expect from the Malaysian Grand Prix, especially as last year, the situation turned around completely from the first to the second race of the season. But I am sure we can be confident as we tackle this race and that, once again, we will be in the hunt for the win.”