Lewis
"Sepang has some of the best high-speed corners on the entire calendar. And, this year, I think we've got a car that will be far better suited to the circuit than we did last year, so I'm heading to Malaysia optimistic of a good result.
"It's a fast circuit, that requires a well-balanced car with a good level of downforce. In some ways, it's quite similar to Barcelona, where we tested well before the start of the season, so I'm optimistic that we'll be competitive this weekend. However, I still think it might be difficult to make up the difference that's needed in qualifying. Hopefully, that's something that we'll be able to solve as soon as possible.
"Last year we saw what could happen here once the weather took over. While I'm hopeful that this year's race will be run in the dry, you can never discount the threat of rain. Either way, I think we'll be competitive."
Martin Whitmarsh
Team principal, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
"Every single member of this team worked tirelessly to put us in a position to win the Australian Grand Prix - and we were tremendously buoyed by both Jenson and Lewis's incredible performances. As a result, we travel to Malaysia keen to maintain the level of competitiveness we demonstrated in Melbourne.
"We're under no illusions that the regular pacesetters will once again be up at the front, but I think we've now shown that we're a match for the competition - particularly with our race pace, which is up there with the very best.
"On a broader note, it was very satisfying to see Formula 1 deliver such an invigorating and exciting race in Melbourne, and I hope that this weekend's race can continue that trend. It's a circuit that delivers natural spectacle and is one of the best places in the world for watching grand prix cars at high-speed. It looks like we have all the ingredients for a classic season."
