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The CEO of the Malaysian GP circuit has admitted it will be “very hard” for the event to return due to rising costs of staging an F1 race.
The CEO of the Malaysian Grand Prix circuit has acknowledged the difficulty of bringing back the event due to rising Formula 1 race staging costs.
Sepang International Circuit, opened in 1999, held the race from 1999 to 2017 when declining ticket sales led to its removal from the calendar.
Designed by Hermann Tilke, the popular circuit featured changing weather conditions that added drama for fans.
Although F1 races are no longer held, the circuit continues to host MotoGP events since its inception.
The CEO, Azhan Shafriman, expressed regret over the event’s cancellation and emphasized the need to avoid past mistakes.
The Malaysian government is eager for the F1 race’s return and aims to replicate the success of Singapore in coordinating various stakeholders for a potential comeback.
Mr. Shafriman highlighted the importance of collective effort and a long-term perspective in revitalizing the event, stressing that MotoGP and F1 are national events that require nationwide support.