Formula One Malaysia History
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The state-of-the-art circuit Sepang International Circuit was officially opened on March 9, 1999 and it is situated 85km from Kuala Lumpur city centre, it is accessible via modern North-South Expressway, Railway Links and a network of Highways. The track was completed in a record of 14 months and with the recognition of its ultramodern facilities.
With the length of 5.543 km, the Malaysian F1 track features 15 turns and 8 straights with access speed of more than 300km/h. the track allows ample opportunities for overtaking, ensuring a suspense and thrills of the formula one race.
The Sepang International Circuit also called ‘Home of Motorsports’ has the aspiration of making Malaysia the hub for motor racing activities in the region.
The F1 track can accommodate up to 130,000 spectators at a time. It can fill up the grand stand with 32,000 spectators at the Main Grand Stand and 18 corporate suites.
The 1.3 km length of double frontage grandstand affords a view of the F1 circuit’s longest straight. The grandstand is constructed along the east-west alignment to ensure shade from the sun’s glare at all times.
The heart of the Malaysian formula one circuit and focal point is the three-storey Pit Building, facing the main grand stand. All the main facilities are housed here 33 Pits, Race Control Room, Time – Keeping Room, Paddock Clubs and management offices.
The Malaysian formula one track is electronically linked through a network of fiber optic cabling system along the track to 27 closed circuit TV cameras, which is centrally monitored at the Race Control Room. Every incident along the 5.543km circuit is recorded by the cameras and will be closely watched by the clerk of the course during formula one’ events.
Safety is the utmost importance and for that Malaysian Sepang F1 Circuit has a special block dedicated for its Medical Centre. It is situated next to the Pit Building and during major events; this block will be transformed into a fully equipped mini hospital.
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