Nakajima and Heidfeld worried about Sepang race time as well

F1 Grand Prix, GP Malaysia, Sepang International Circuit

The Formula One drivers are concerned about the fact that the Malaysian Grand Prix has a later start time than last year. Especially as the weatherman predicts heavy rain storms at the Sepang International Circuit this weekend.

Both Australia and Malaysia switched the starting times of their Grands Prix for 2009, to attract the television viewers from Europe. With the low sun bothering drivers at Melbourne, there could be a distinct lack of sun during the upcoming weekend as the Kuala Lumpur region is set for heavy rain showers, especially in the late afternoon.

Earlier Nico Rosberg already complained about the 'twilight' race at Malaysia and now he's joined by team mate Kazuki Nakajima and BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld.

Nakajima said: "It was difficult with the low sunlight in Australia, especially as it flickered and changed through the cover of the trees. We won't have that type of shadow at Sepang, but there is the possibility of reduced light conditions mixed with the likelihood of rain, so these late race start times will have a bearing on my approach to qualifying and the race."

Nick Heidfeld added: "We've often experienced cloudbursts in Malaysia in the late afternoon and early evening. This year's schedule increases the chances that we will still be on the track at this time. Hopefully it will still be light enough."