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Malaysia chief would not host F1 again even with free deal

The chief executive of the Sepang International Circuit hosting the final Formula 1 race in Malaysia this weekend says he would not agree to an extended contract even if the hosting fees were waived, believing it is “not worth the investment”. F1 bosses confirmed back in April that the 2017 running of the Malaysian Grand Prix would be the last after agreeing to terminate the race’s contract one year ahead of schedule amid low attendance figures and increasing concern from race organisers. This weekend’s finale at Sepang has seen a number of drivers and paddock figures express their hope F1 would return in the future, but track CEO Razlan Razali said the cost of hosting and...
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