News Details
Malaysia set for new F1 race contract
Malaysia looks set to announce a new multi-year contract to keep hosting the annual grand prix at Sepang.
It emerged recently that circuit boss Razlan Razali travelled to London where he met F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, ostensibly for contract talks.
That is because the current race deal expires after the 2015 edition in late March.
Malaysia began hosting the grand prix at the Hermann Tilke-designed Sepang circuit near Kuala Lumpur in 1999.
Razali told the Bernama news agency on Tuesday that the Malaysian economy is suffering due to world oil prices, but that F1 is important due to tourism.
"F1 makes Malaysia an attractive destination in terms of value," he said.
"Tourists...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from GrandPrix.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Malaysia set for new grand prix contract
Malaysia is on the verge of announcing a new multi-year contract to keep...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Bianchi crash could lead to Malaysia GP change
This year's Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix may start earlier as a...
11y ago from ThisIsF1.com
German Grand Prix set for Hockenheim
Red Bull/Getty Images
This year's German Grand Prix is set to be staged...
11y ago from F1Zone.net
F1 still relevant in Malaysia – Razlan
The organising of F1 racing is still relevant although Malaysia is facing...
11y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Rain delays start of MotoGP Brazilian GP practice
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Why prisoners are helping cleanup work at Goiania...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP riders wary of ‘super dirty’ Goiania track...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
2026 MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix – How to watch,...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Takuma Sato set for Indy 500 return with Rahal...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Helio Castroneves confirms return for 26th...
Helio Castroneves has confirmed that he will take part in the upcoming...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Takuma Sato makes Indy 500 return with RLL
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that Takuma Sato will drive...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Helio Castroneves to attempt 2026 Indianapolis 500...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC working to secure future of Safari Rally Kenya...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Elfyn Evans retires as drivers...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Rally Scotland brings top tier rallying back to...
The 2027 WRC calendar should have an exciting new event on the calendar:...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC to return to GB in 2027 as Scotland secures...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Mikel Arteta drops intriguing team selection hint for...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has not confirmed one way or another if it...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provides fitness update on...
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has shared a fitness update on Martin Odegaard...
31m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Journalist provides insight into 'better mood' inside...
Arsenal are reportedly calm and in a positive mood ahead of this weekend's...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Pep Guardiola highlights what gives Arsenal...
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes Arsenal have an advantage...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Mercedes reshapes leadership as Bradley Lord steps up to...
Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team has... Read More »
51m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Aston Martin bombshell drops as F1 team principal exit...
Audi F1 team have announced that their team... Read More »
51m ago from GPFans.com
Wheatley leaves Audi in shock move amid Aston Martin...
Audi boss Jonathan Wheatley has left the German... Read More »
1h ago from SkySports.com
