The 2016 Sepang GP2 Series round was a

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motor race held on 1 and 2 October 2016 at the

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. It was the tenth round of the 2016 GP2 Series. The race weekend supported the

2016 Malaysian Grand Prix The 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix (formally known as the 2016 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix) was a Formula One Auto racing, motor race that was held on 2 October 2016 at the Sepang International Circuit in Selangor, Malaysia. The race marke ...

Background

Johnny Cecotto Jr. made his return to GP2 for this round with the

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team, whilst Jimmy Eriksson pulled out of the round due to financial setbacks.

Report

Qualifying

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took another pole with teammate

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in second making it another

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one-two for qualifying.

Feature Race

Sprint Race

Standings after the round

;Drivers' Championship standings ;Teams' Championship standings * Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings.

References

External links

Official website of GP2 Series
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