The German, whose team-mate Rosberg finished fifth – ahead of him for the second time in two races – was optimistic for Sepang.

舒马赫的队友第二次领先他,排名第五,舒马赫对马来西亚的比赛很乐观

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On the track, German Rosberg was half a second clear of Red Bull's Mark Webber in practice, while reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel came fourth.

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German Nico Rosberg finished eighth for Williams ahead of Force India's Adrian Sutil and outgoing champion Lewis Hamilton, who was 10th for McLaren Mercedes.

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Brawn have now been renamed Mercedes Grand Prix and have already signed German Nico Rosberg as one of their drivers, with his compatriot Nick Heidfeld the favourite for the second seat.

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