Ferrari's Felipe Massa speeds past one of the main grandstands at the Sepang circuit on his way to fifth place in first practice

Jenson Button is hoping for more glory in Malaysia after his amazing win in Australia - the Englishman was third in first practice

The Torro Rosso mechanics are a blur of activity as they go to work on Sebastien Buemi's car - the Swiss star was 17th quickest

Williams's Nico Rosberg puts in the quickest time in first practice - the German was quickest in all three practice sessions in Australia

Kazuki Nakajima backs up his Williams team-mate with the second quickest time in first practise but the Japanese ace drops to eighth after second practice

It turns into a fine day for Ferrari as Kimi Raikonen clocks the day's quickest time, 1:35.707, despite having problems earlier in the day

Felipe Massa is second fastest in Sepang and Ferrari will be delighted to have bounced back from their average opening display in Australia

Lewis Hamilton continues to struggle in his McLaren finishing seventh and then 11th in the two practice sessions

Germany's Sebatian Vettel continues his eye-catching start to the season in the Red Bull by posting the third fastest time in practice

Kimi Raikonen's Ferrari stands out against the Sepang grandstand, he will be hoping to continue his good form on Saturday