The Malaysian Grand Prix has been a fixture on the Formula 1 calendar since 1999, with Sepang hosting its 11th Grand Prix this year. Prior to this, the Sepang circuit was used as a host for other racing series, running intermittently from 1962-1995.

After their disappointment in Australia on Sunday, Panasonic Toyota Racing is quickly in action again with the Malaysian Grand Prix where they have proud memories of their first Formula 1 podium back in 2005 when Jarno Trulli finished second.

Last year Jarno again showed his mastery of Malaysia by finishing a superb fourth place, something he is hoping to improve on this Sunday to make up for his penalty in Australia.

“I generally go really well in Malaysia and I have had some strong results there so I am approaching this race with great confidence. We achieved a great breakthrough in Malaysia in 2005 when I got the team's first podium in Formula 1 so I have good memories which will inspire me this weekend,” he said.

“Of course one of the big topics in Malaysia is the heat and humidity, which is quite a challenge for the drivers. It's not easy but that's why I train so much over the winter; I'm fit and it will be fine. Australia was a weekend of highs and lows but we showed that we are very competitive and I hope we can do that again this weekend."