Malaysia 2013
Round 2 • March 24, 2013
Circuit
Sepang
The 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang is a cauldron of team tensions and strategic intrigue, as team orders ignite controversy and rivalries simmer under the sweltering heat. With unpredictable weather threatening to turn the race on its head, drivers are pushed to their limits, navigating the fine line between tactical obedience and personal ambition. This race is a pivotal chapter in one of F1's most contentious team dynamics, leaving fans and teams alike questioning loyalties and priorities.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Vettel | 1:38:56.681 | 25 |
| 2 | Mark Webber | +4.298 | 18 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | +12.181 | 15 |
| 4 | Nico Rosberg | +12.640 | 12 |
| 5 | Felipe Massa | +25.648 | 10 |
| 6 | Romain Grosjean | +35.564 | 8 |
| 7 | Kimi Raikkonen | +48.479 | 6 |
| 8 | Nico Hulkenberg | +53.044 | 4 |
| 9 | Sergio Perez | +1:12.357 | 2 |
| 10 | Jean Eric Vergne | +1:27.124 | 1 |
| 11 | Valtteri Bottas | +1:28.610 | 0 |
| 12 | Esteban Gutierrez | +1 lap | 0 |
| 13 | Jules Bianchi | +1 lap | 0 |
| 14 | Charles Pic | +1 lap | 0 |
| 15 | Giedo Van Der Garde | +1 lap | 0 |
| 16 | Max Chilton | +2 laps | 0 |
| 17 | Jenson Button | Wheel | 0 |
| 18 | Daniel Ricciardo | Exhaust | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Vettel | 1:37.899 | 1:37.245 | 1:49.674 |
| 2 | Felipe Massa | 1:37.712 | 1:36.874 | 1:50.587 |
| 3 | Fernando Alonso | 1:37.314 | 1:36.877 | 1:50.727 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:37.513 | 1:36.517 | 1:51.699 |
| 5 | Mark Webber | 1:37.619 | 1:36.449 | 1:52.244 |
| 6 | Nico Rosberg | 1:37.239 | 1:36.190 | 1:52.519 |
| 7 | Kimi Raikkonen | 1:36.959 | 1:36.640 | 1:52.970 |
| 8 | Jenson Button | 1:37.487 | 1:37.117 | 1:53.175 |
| 9 | Adrian Sutil | 1:36.809 | 1:36.834 | 1:53.439 |
| 10 | Sergio Perez | 1:37.702 | 1:37.342 | 1:54.136 |
| 11 | Romain Grosjean | 1:37.363 | 1:37.636 | - |
| 12 | Nico Hulkenberg | 1:37.931 | 1:38.125 | - |
| 13 | Daniel Ricciardo | 1:37.722 | 1:38.822 | - |
| 14 | Esteban Gutierrez | 1:37.707 | 1:39.221 | - |
| 15 | Paul Di Resta | 1:37.493 | 1:44.509 | - |
| 16 | Pastor Maldonado | 1:37.867 | - | - |
| 17 | Jean Eric Vergne | 1:38.157 | - | - |
| 18 | Valtteri Bottas | 1:38.207 | - | - |
| 19 | Jules Bianchi | 1:38.434 | - | - |
| 20 | Charles Pic | 1:39.314 | - | - |