Sepang Circuits News

NTV7 - HOST BROADCAST FOR THE 2010 FORMULA 1 PETRONAS MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:08:36 +0800

The Malaysian round is just 22 days away and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is proud to name NTV7 as the host broadcaster for this year’s Formula 1 PETRONAS Malaysian Grand Prix.

GET READY FOR A SPECIAL SEASON AND A SENSATIONAL MALAYSIAN GP

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:50:55 +0800

Season 2010 marks the 60th anniversary of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship; and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Razlan Ahmad Razali personally believes it is going to be more special than the previous editions especially for fans in Malaysia.

Easy ride to the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:31:50 +0800

Beat the jam and just enjoy the ride when you come to watch the 2010 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) come this April 4.

Following a good response from the fans, SkyBus, has been named the official bus for the Grand Prix, while ERL will be the official rail link.

SkyBus, the famous red bus which issued shuttles to the Low Cost Carrier Terminal, will provide a special direct service to the Sepang International Circuit from various points in the Klang Valley.

Sepang All Ready with One Month to Go …

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:01:31 +0800

With exactly a month to go before the 12th edition of the Formula 1 PETRONAS Malaysian Grand Prix, event promoter Sepang International Circuit (SIC) today declared that all preparations are on track for the best ever F1 race in the history of the event.

“We have confirmation of Lionel Ritchie for the F1 Gala Cocktail; we also have confirmation of top names for the post race concert at the circuit; our partners PETRONAS, Lotus, Tourism Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur City Hall all have exciting plans running up to the race … things are all looking good for a

BMW bike launch

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:23:53 +0800

Just two days after the MotoGP testing at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) last Friday (26 Feb), the circuit came alive again with BMW Malaysia launching their 2010 motorcycle line-up.

MotoGP Testing Round two –Day three

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:52:03 +0800

The third and final day of the second pre-season MotoGP testing at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) saw MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi breaking the circuit’s fastest lap record of 2 minutes 0.518sec which was set by him last year in round 16 of the 2009 MotoGP race with 2minutes 0.271seconds on his 12 lap today.

MotoGP testing Day one – round two

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:58:24 +0800

Today concludes the first day of the second MotoGP pre-season testing at the Sepang International Circuit.

Three factory riders, Norihiko Fujiwara (Yamaha Factory), Wataru Yoshikawa (Yamaha Factory), Akiyoshi Kosuke (Repsol Honda Team) were on the hot tarmac testing the 2010 factory bikes and using as much time as possible to gather data for further bike development.

I love F1 Dance crew search

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:13:52 +0800

Round 2

Hundreds came to witness the second round of the “I Love F1” B-Boy dance crew audition at the Sunway College cafeteria on Monday 22 February.

While some are just there to see the moves performed by the dancers, some came to cheer on their friends who took up courage to audition in front of fellow students.

A return to Sepang for the MotoGP class

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:52 +0800

The second official test of 2010 commences this week in Malaysia as the premier class riders continue with their preparations for the start of the new season.

Three weeks after the first official test of the year at the Sepang International Circuit the MotoGP riders will return to the Malaysian track this week to carry on with the developments of their respective prototypes, ahead of the start of the World Championship season in Qatar on April 11.

Sepang Drag Battle. Preview of what to come in 2010

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:55:15 +0800

Rain threaten to spoil the night as more than 70 drag racers made their way to the first Sepang Drag Battle for this year.

Fortunately it drizzled just enough to cool the ambient temperature down at the Sepang International Circuit boosting the power output for the drag cars that night.

SEPANG DRAG BATTLE 2010 2010 Season Opens This Saturday

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:22:02 +0800

Malaysia’s premier drag racing event – Sepang Drag Battle opens its new season this Saturday (February 20) at Sepang Circuit; offering five championship rounds and six categories of competitions including a special category for street legal cars of up to 2000cc.

GP Commission announce MotoGP Technical Regulations

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:31:48 +0800

The members of the Grand Prix Commission met in Barcelona today (February 17) to further define the Technical Regulations which will be introduced for the 2012 season.

LOTUS RACING CONFIRMS DEPUTY TEAM PRINCIPAL APPOINTMENTS

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:54:23 +0800

Following the unveiling of the Lotus Cosworth T127 on Friday night, Lotus Racing has this morning announced a strengthening of its senior management team. Team Principal Tony Fernandes has confirmed today that two of the team’s shareholders, S M Nasarudin and Dato’ Kamarudin Meranun, will be joining Tony as Deputy Team Principals. These appointments give Lotus Racing’s leadership team a strong base from which to lead the company and assist each other through the challenges that lie ahead in driving the team from its current status as a newcomer to the grid to fight for victory on and off track.

LOTUS RACING UNVEILS LOTUS COSWORTH T127

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:39:02 +0800

Lotus Racing today unveiled its 2010 challenger, the Lotus Cosworth T127, at a glittering event in London’s Royal Horticultural Hall. Team Principal Tony Fernandes was joined on stage by Chief Technical Officer Mike Gascoyne and drivers Jarno Trulli, Heikki Kovalainen and Fairuz Fauzy to take the wraps off the car in front of a 500 strong live audience.

“I Love F1” The Audition

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:52:49 +0800

Yesterday marks the completion of the first of five auditions of the “I Love F1” crew search by the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) at the Taylors College in Subang.

I Love F1 Dance Crew Search

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:14:06 +0800

In hand with this year’s Formula 1 PETRONAS Malaysian Grand Prix “I Love F1” campaign, the I Love F1 Dance Crew will be out and about starting tomorrow to look out for 500 lucky B-Boys that will join Sepang International Circuit in its F1 opening act.

FIAT YAMAHA OFF TO FLYING START IN MALAYSIA

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:33:29 +0800

Valentino Rossi led the way for the second day running in Sepang today, concluding the first test of the year on top of the standings.

His Fiat Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo was also on the pace today, finishing the test third fastest behind Casey Stoner.

Rain Storm End MotoGP Testing In Sepang

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:11:15 +0800

World champion Valentino Rossi was the last of the riders on track, at 1.15pm, while Gresini Honda's Marco Simoncelli walked away from a fast accident shortly afterwards.

Day Two – Wet Affair

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:43:15 +0800

Day two or the last day of the MotoGP preseason testing at that Sepang International Circuit started wet as light drizzle continued to fall early in the morning till 10am.

But it didn’t dampen the riders from going on with their test with Nicky Hayden riding a Ducati clocking the fastest time of the day as of noon today.

Valentino Rossi sets the pace for day one

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:28:25 +0800

Nine time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi sets the pace for day one of the MotoGP preseason testing at the Sepang International Circuit clocking 2:01.411 on lap fifteen of 54 laps today.