News Details
Malaysian Grand Prix: Sepang could leave F1 calendar over ticket sales
The Malaysian Grand Prix could leave Formula 1 when its contract ends in 2018 because of falling ticket sales and competition from other venues. The race at the Sepang International Circuit has been a fixture on the F1 calendar every year since 1999. Razlan Razali, the chief executive of the circuit, said Sepang, which can hold 120,000 fans, drew just 45,000 to the 2016 race on 2 October. "If there is no economic value, why should we continue?" Razlan added. Malaysian Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said competition from other Asian venues was also taking its toll. He tweeted: "When we first hosted the F1 it was a big deal. First in Asia outside Japan. Now so many venues....
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Poor returns may spell demise of Malaysia GP
© WRI2
Malaysia is considering scrapping its Grand Prix after 2018 due...
8y ago from F1i.com
Malaysia mulls scrapping F1 race
Malaysia is considering halting the annual Formula One Grand Prix race...
8y ago from SuperSport.com
Malaysia considering ditching grand prix
Malaysia is considering halting the annual Formula One Grand Prix race...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Malaysia considers dropping Formula 1 race after 2018
The future of the Malaysian Grand Prix is under threat once its current...
8y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Pedro Acosta: Silverstone MotoGP ‘a race of...
Pedro Acosta's patience is wearing thin with the KTM MotoGP project after...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pedro Acosta’s complaints are more than just a...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi admits overcoming ‘sad days' to...
Marco Bezzecchi admitted overcoming "sad days" to secure his...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Enea Bastianini laments “worst race” of his MotoGP...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Exclusive: Alex Palou “woke up at 3am and couldn't...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Three drivers lose Indy 500 finishing positions after...
The NTT IndyCar Series has penalized three drivers following the...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Andretti Global, Prema Racing issued suspensions and...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Robert Shwartzman earns Indy 500 Rookie of the Year
Every year, the NTT IndyCar Series awards one Indianapolis 500 rookie the...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Co-driver dies after crash during Jim Clark rally in...
Roberts, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene near Duns in the Scottish...
3d ago from TheGuardian.com
Rally Portugal criticism causes WRC, FIA to address...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
WRC signs new deal to race in Portugal until at least...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Portugal: Sebastien Ogier claims record-extending...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Revealed: How Real Madrid could ruin the transfer...
Real Madrid are currently engaged in contract negotiations with their...
25m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Chelsea set to face competition from Arsenal to sign...
Chelsea are reportedly set to face competition from Arsenal for the...
35m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Henry questions Arteta over striker absence: 'He had...
Thierry Henry has criticised Mikel Arteta over his failure to sign an...
1h ago from SkySports.com
'One of my favourite nines' – Thierry Henry names...
No description available...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Wolff names team that could gain most from flexi-wing...
As Formula 1 heads to Barcelona for the Spanish... Read More »
2h ago from F1i.com
F1 fans OUTRAGED as new sponsor set to lead to 2025 race...
Formula 1 fans have taken to social media to... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Preview - Ferrari
This weekend our goal is to keep the momentum... Read More »
1h ago from Pitpass.com
