A look through the lens at the Malaysian Grand Prix, the second race of the 2013 season
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Rain is not uncommon in Malaysia so umbrellas are an essential piece of kit for the race at Sepang - including personalised ones like Daniel Ricciardo's of Toro Rosso
With track temperatures of 46C, keeping cool and dry is a job in itself for drivers, who risk dehydration at the wheel from fluid loss
The softer-wearing tyres are proving a factor this season as Pirelli's new 'boots' degrade more quickly than in previous years
The Sepang International Circuit is one of the fastest on the calendar - with two long straights and a lap record that still stands from 2004
Saturday qualifying is usually absorbing, but if you're a former world champion like Mercedes non-executive director Niki Lauda, it can look a little too familiar
Race day - and one of the last jobs for the likes of Sebastian Vettel and co before stepping into their cars is to sign a few autographs for the many fans
The heat and the humidity affect everyone in Malaysia, including locals like these army recruits who were drafted in to perform a haka-style war dance on the grid
Sepang's grid girls clearly did their research and brought plenty of rain protection for their day at the track
Malaysia marked the 200th grand prix for Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, but his race lasted just over one lap after he lost his front wing and any chance of points
A familiar sight for fans as Germany's Sebastian Vettel receives the chequered flag for his 27th career win, equalling three-time champion Jackie Stewart's record
Red Bull's Mark Webber (right) was far from happy after team-mate Sebastian Vettel refused to obey team orders to hold station, instead passing him to win the race
The 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix was the 15th race at the Sepang circuit - and undoubtedly one of the best to date
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