Sepang International Circuit is located on an 80 km distance from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It was designed by the German architect Hermann Tilke in the late ‘90s. It has a length of 5,543 km and a notable width of 16m. This makes high speeds on the circuit possible and offers many overtaking opportunities. The circuit has 15 turns and each one can be taken at high speed. It is primarily known for hosting the Formula 1 Malaysia Grand Prix.
Characteristics of the Sepang International Circuit are the grandstands where drivers race around. The circuit is very safe and loved by many drivers. It can be divided into multiple configurations. The 1st half of the circuit, the north-circuit, is used for smaller race classes. The south-circuit is the other half and also used for smaller race classes. The Malaysian Grand Prix takes place on the entire circuit. |