Sizzling in Sepang

F1 roars back to the iconic Malaysian circuit, with  high-speed action thrilling fans as the track comes alive once again.

1. Drivers steering their cars out of the pit lane during the third practice session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang. Malaysia is hosting the race this year due to the conflict in the Middle East. — AFP

2. Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team driver Kimi Antonelli taking part in a free practice session at the Sepang International Circuit. At just 20, Antonelli has already set several youngest-driver records, including becoming the youngest driver to lead an F1 World Championship. — Bernama

3. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrating on the podium after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang. Antonelli finished second, while Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton was third. Verstappen was the last driver to win at Sepang in 2017, before the circuit was dropped from the F1 calendar. — AP

4. People sheltering under umbrellas and rain covers on a hillside at Sepang. After staying away during practice and qualifying, heavy rain swept across the circuit on race day, delaying the start and putting drivers to the test. — AP

5. Track marshals make a dash for cover as heavy rain lashes Sepang. — GLENN GUAN/The Star