Formula 1 2005 2 2005-03-20 2005-03-20 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/bthmaz1756379343.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/3kynsq1756378575.jpg The 2005 Malaysian Grand Prix (officially the 2005 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix) was a Formula One race held at Sepang on 20 March 2005. Alonso ultimately won the race ahead of the Trulli and Heidfeld. For Alonso it was the second victory and the first since the 2003 Hungarian Grand Prix. Alonso's win made him the first Spaniard ever to lead the Formula 1 World Championship. It was Heidfeld's second podium finish and first since the 2001 Brazilian Grand Prix. The race also marked Toyota's first-ever podium in Formula One and first Asian-licensed constructor to score a podium since 1968 United States Grand Prix when John Surtees drove for Honda in the 3rd place. The race ended Ferrari's run of 22 consecutive podium finishes, which started at the 2003 Italian Grand Prix. 447463