JJalan Pekeliling
64000 KLIA
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia
Tel: +60 3 8778 2200
Web: www.malaysiangp.com.my
Sepang International Circuit was opened on March 9, 1999 by the Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. The circuit is located 85 km from Kuala Lumpur city centre, and can be reached via the North-South Expressway, railway links and a network of highways. It is also close by the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The track is 5.543 km long and has 15 turns and 8 straights - top speeds of more than 300km/h are easily achievable. This is an exciting circuit as it provides many overtaking chances.
Trackside quote:
“I mean all weekend the circuit has been quite similar but there was such little grip I was really, really surprised and I went a little bit deep into turn one and got a big snap of oversteer and that carried throughout the first lap. I was really, really struggling with the rear end as (Fernando) Alonso was in front of me. I have never seen a car so sideways before.”
Jenson Button, Brawn GP, 2009 F1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix
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Sepang Circuit Track Days - April Posted on: 13/04/2010
Looking for a place to test your car or bike? Sepang Circuit organises track days on most weekends (subject to circuit availability) to cater for the high request for personal track usage. They organise two different track days, the Sunday Track Day and the Saturday Night Special.
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2010 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix Report Posted on: 04/04/2010
After the fantastic Australian Grand Prix, fans were expecting another action packed race in Malaysia, and they weren't disappointed.
Sebastien Vettel finally made it to the finish line after a faulty spark plug in Bahrain and a wheel rim failure in Australia cost him two DNFs. This time around he showed his class and speed to take an emphatic vic... Read More >>
ROSSI SMASHES POLE RECORD ON FINAL DAY OF SEPANG TEST Posted on: 01/03/2010
Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi signed off the second pre-season test of the year on top once again in Malaysia last Friday, meaning he has been fastest at all four days of testing so far this year.
The Italian smashed his own pole record by almost three tenths of a second, proving that he and the new YZR-M1 are on track for the season's start i... Read More >>
Capirossi and Bautista visit Suzuki factory ahead of Sepang test Posted on: 24/02/2010
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP riders Loris Capirossi and Alvaro Bautista visited the Suzuki Factory at Hamamatsu in Japan earlier this week, en-route to the second test of the year at Sepang in Malaysia.
Capirossi and Bautista were joined on the trip to Suzuki’s headquarters by Team Manager Paul Denning and were given a tour of the base for Su... Read More >>
Yamaha Riders and Team Management Interviews Posted on: 05/02/2010
Yamaha held a two part press conference after day 1 of testing at Sepang.
The first half featured questions answered by the team management Masahiko Nakajima (MN) - MotoGP Group Leader and Fiat Yamaha Team Director, Lin Jarvis (LJ) - Managing Director, Yamaha Motor Racing, Davide Brivio (DB) - Team Manager, Valentino Rossi and Wilco Zeelenberg (WZ... Read More >>
FIAT YAMAHA UNVEILS NEW 2010 LIVERY Posted on: 04/02/2010
The Fiat Yamaha Team has unveiled its new 2010 livery on the morning of the first MotoGP test of the pre-season in Sepang, Malaysia.
The championship-winning team will field the same line-up as last year with World Champion Valentino Rossi and runner-up Jorge Lorenzo once again spearheading its attack. The two-day test begins today, 4th February, ... Read More >>
Interviews with Valentino Rossi & Jorge Lorenzo Posted on: 04/02/2010
Yamaha Moto GP riders, reigning champion Valentino Rossi and his fast team mate Jorge Lorenzo gave these interviews at the unveiling of their new 2010 livery, in advance of the test at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
FIAT YAMAHA OFF TO FLYING START IN MALAYSIA MOTO GP TEST Posted on: 04/02/2010
Reigning World Champion Valentino Rossi got his pre-season off to the best possible start today, finishing fastest on the first day of testing in Sepang. His Fiat Yamaha team-mate and last season's runner-up Jorge Lorenzo also made a strong start, ending the day in fifth.
Both riders concentrated on completing as many laps as possible on th... Read More >>
Rizla Suzuki Ready For Opening MotoGP Test Of 2010 Posted on: 02/02/2010
The Rizla Suzuki MotoGP team is on the way to Sepang in Malaysia to resume its preparations for the 2010 season at the first of three tests scheduled before the season opener at Qatar in March.
Loris Capirossi and Álvaro Bautista will be riding their Suzuki GSV-R’s for the first time since last November and both are eager to ac... Read More >>
Rossi wins 9th World Title after finishing 3rd in Sepang! Posted on: 26/10/2009
The indomitable and irrepressible Valentino Rossi took his ninth World Championship crown in Malaysia today, riding to third place in a dramatic rain-hit race at Sepang. It was the Italian's seventh title in the premier class, his fourth for Yamaha - more than he has won with any other manufacturer - and his 163rd career podium.
Valentino Rossi spoke about his 3rd place in the race that secured his 9th World Championship...
MSCG: Huge congratulations on winning yet another title!
VR: "Nine world championships is a great achievement, I'm so happy! I would need one hour to thank everyone! Starting with everyone at Yamaha - Furusa... Read More >>
ROSSI AND LORENZO VISIT THE PETRONAS TOWERS Posted on: 21/10/2009
Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo made a visit to the world famous Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur today, the tallest twin buildings in the world and home to Fiat Yamaha Team Premium Sponsor Petronas.
The riders appeared in front of some 2000 fans at the Petronas MotoGP Marquee at the foot of the towers to sign autographs and chat about this weekend's forth... Read More >>
MOTO GP MALAYSIA - 24-25 OCTOBER 2009 Posted on: 11/09/2009
Come October, motorsports fans will be treated to the world’s biggest motorcycle race, and perhaps, the most exciting motor racing event worldwide at the Sepang International Circuit – the 2009 Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
What started out in 1949, MotoGP has grown to be the world’s premier motorcycle race... Read More >>
Team Petronas Syntium BMW Z4 Wins the Tenth Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race Posted on: 12/08/2009
Starting from the seventh slot on the starting grid, car number 28 of Team Petronas Syntium made their way up to win the race completing 306 laps in twelve hours.
Driving a BMW Z4, drivers Tatsuya Kataoka, Manabu Orido and Johan Adzmi snatched the first place from their team mates Nobuteru Taniguchi, Masataka Yanagida and Fariqe Hairuman in car num... Read More >>
Sepang Drag Battle - Round 3 18th July Posted on: 16/07/2009
Syukri Is Back With A Vengeance!
The third round of the Sepang Drag Battle series will be held on 18th July and more action is expected as Mohd Syukri Mohd Nor is back with a vengeance. Syukri failed to participate on the last round, round 2 of the Sepang Drag Battle, as he blew his engine on the... Read More >>
Honda Malaysia Aims For First In Class In The 10th Edition of MME Posted on: 08/07/2009
As the Merdeka Millennium Endurance (MME) race enters its tenth year, Honda Malaysia Racing Team is looking for overall victory at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC).
This year's HMRT consists of 3 returning drivers; Eddy Lew, Aaron Lim and Rueben Wong in a Civic Type-R.
All three drivers have driven for HMRT in MME for a few years now, last year ... Read More >>
SIC TO MAKE 2009 MERDEKA MILLENNIUM RACE THE BIGGEST EVER! Posted on: 08/07/2009
It's that time of the year again where the biggest race in Asia is about to go off and this time it's the tenth running of the Merdeka Millennium Endurance (MME) Race.
Organised and promoted by Sepang International Circuit (SIC), its aim is to make Sepang the hub of motorsport in the region and as an effort to develop motorsport in Malaysia a... Read More >>
Maximum thrill at Sepang 1,000km event Posted on: 01/06/2009
Already home to some of the world's most prestigious racing events, the Sepang 1000km is set to be another boost at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC).
The inaugural Sepang 1000km will be held on June 4-6, SIC is prepared to get the race-loving nation into a frenzy with the annual championship.
"It is truly an-all Malaysian event ... Read More >>
Hilton Kuala Lumpur Enjoy the view over the city as you swim in the hotel’s 120 metre freeform pool with sun deck.
Hilton Petaling Jaya In an excellent location within the hub of the business and commercial districts, the hotel is only five minutes from town.
Sepang Circuit Track Days - April
Looking for a place to test your car or bike? Sepang Circuit organises track days on most weekends (subject to circuit availability) to cater for the high request for personal track usage. They organise two different track days, the Sunday Track Day and the Saturday Night Special. Apply Now
Located in the heart of the country's Multimedia Super Corridor, the Sepang Circuit is accessible via air, rail and road. Lomousines, shuttle services, and car rentals are available at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which is only a 10-minute drive from the circuit.
The circuit is also connected via major highways and expressways. From Kuala Lumpur (KL), take the North-South Highway towards the KLIA Interchange. It would take roughly 45 minutes to get to the circuit from KL.
Take any major highway heading to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Once you pay the toll, take the first left exit from the highway. A mosque will be on your left.
At the roundabout, go straight. Take the first left exit after the first traffic light (about 8 km). Follow the signs to take you to the circuit.
2010 MAJOR EVENTS in SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT
02rd - 04th April FORMULA ONE Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix"
03rd - 05th June SEPANG 1000KM
18th - 20th June SUPERGT CHAMPIONSHIP - Malaysian Round
05th - 07th August MERDEKA MILLENNIUM ENDURANCE RACE
08th - 10th October WORLD MOTORCYCLE GRAND PRIX
MALAYSIAN SUPER SERIES 2010 - Premier Division
1st - 2nd May Cars & Bikes International Zone International
29th - 30th May Cars & Bikes International Zone International
17th. - 18th. July Cars & Bikes International Zone International
18th - 19th. September Cars & Bikes International Zone International
27th. - 28th. November Cars & Bikes International Zone International
MALAYSIAN SUPER SERIES 2010 - Club Division
18th April Cars & Bikes International Zone International
23rd May Cars & Bikes International Zone International
27th. June Cars & Bikes International Zone International
1st. August Cars & Bikes International Zone International
SEPANG DRAG BATTLE 2010
20th February
08th May
24th July
30th October
20th November
PETRONAS SPRINTA AAM MALAYSIAN CUB PRIX 2010
19th - 20th March Alor Setar, Kedah
17th - 18th April Kluang, Johor
8th - 9th May Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang
12th - 13th June Sepang Circuit (North Track)
9th - 10th July Kuala Trengganu, Trengganu
7th - 8th August Kota Bharu, Kelantan / Teluk Intan, Perak
25th - 26th September Melaka
23rd - 24th October TBC
20th - 21st November Sepang Circuit (South Track)
4th - 5th December Padang Kota, Pulau Pinang
PETRONAS SPRINTA ASIA ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIP 2010
22nd - 25th April Sepang Circuit, Malaysia
20th - 23rd May Autopolis Circuit, Japan
24th - 27th June or 22nd - 25th July Sentul Circuit, Indonesia
19th - 22nd August Madras Circuit, India
28th - 31st October TBC
9th - 12th December Zhuhai Circuit, China
Sepang International, Malaysia
Posted by: Steve Slater
The Sepang International Circuit that hosts the Malaysian Grand Prix was one of the first ‘new generation’ tracks when it opened a decade ago. It continues to offer excellent facilities, perfect English is spoken and admission costs are a fraction of many European venues.
Located just a few minutes taxi ride from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, it is easy to reach, but beware it can get hot trackside. If you can handle the heat and humidity, go and watch the ultra-fast turns 5 and 6, or alternatively enjoy the shade of the stunning ‘hibiscus flower’ grandstands and watch for the late brakers at the final hairpin. Then there’s the choice of the beach, or downtown Kuala Lumpur when the chequered flag falls!
It takes about an hour to reach the centre of Kuala Lumpur city from the track by bus or rail link from the airport and you’ll rapidly discover why Malaysians are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse nations on earth. Around the city you will find everything from graceful mosques and brightly coloured temples to small shops selling ancient Chinese medicines and modern shopping malls selling the very latest electronics and designer labels. The two linked steel and chrome Petronas Towers are among the tallest buildings in the world and the Menara KL or Kuala Lumpur Tower, the fourth highest communications tower in the world, also offers superb panoramic views.
High Tea can still be taken at Carcosa Negara, a gracious 100 year-old villa on a hillside above the Lake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur. Sitting on the verandah in a cool, green oasis from the bustle of the city, you are transported back in time by the ambience of the English colonial architecture and landscaped grounds, twice visited by Her Majesty the Queen.
Away from the city, beachside resorts such as Langkawi, Penang and Pangkor Island make ideal getaways, or the more adventurous might try a jungle excursion into the unspoiled rain forest of Kota Kinabulu or the Kuching Bato National Park in Sarawak, or even white-water rafting on the Lipis River near Jeram Besu.
