Formula 1 teams and drivers will face a very different challenge at Sepang this year, on the back of an overhaul of the circuit that has gone far beyond just a simple resurfacing. For while the new asphalt itself will bring its own new feel, the work on the circuit completed by Italian firm Dromo Engineering looks set to change the ultimate characteristics of the track. Some improvements are aimed at safety – including improved drainage and run-off areas that has involved replacing asphalt areas with gravel beds. But other tweaks have resulted in changes to the banking of nine corners that could have an impact on racing lines and how drivers approach each corner. Sepang track boss Razlan...
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