Well, I'll answer my own questions then. :lol:
So, what are your predictions for the polesitter and the podium arrangement?
I presume Lew Lew will be getting the pole, knowing how quick he is going around by himself, the podium might be Button, Hamilton, Raikkonen/Schumacher.
Will McLaren do as well on Sepang circuit as they did on Albert Park?
I suspect they've created a very well-balanced and dynamic car for this year, so, unless RBR quickly catch up, they'll be dominating the entire season, which I would very much like to see.
Should Ferrari already regret their brave, but badly executed exhaust system positioning, pull-rod suspension?
Yes. I don't think it's so much the suspension, apart from having maybe have to integrate the completely new (or upside-down) system into the car in months time, which might have resulted in some low-quality parts and/or execution. The pull-rod suspension has its benefits, afaik, as Ferrari have claimed that they have achieved an aero benefit, as well as being lighter (I think), without losing any capabilities compared to pushrod. I can't help but to suspect it's the awkward exhaust on that car, I mean, just look at it.
Who do you think will shine amongst the mid-fielders this weekend?
Sauber, two good drivers and now a car to do their talents justice, I've been waiting for this.
What about tyre wear? How will the new, softer compounds cope with the track?
Lots of pitting, perhaps. Can't wait to see what happens, the track eats up tires like nuts.