Sepang International Circuit, Motorsport racing track in Sepang District, Malaysia
Sepang International Circuit is a motorsport racing track in Sepang District, Malaysia, stretching over 3.4 miles (5.5 kilometers) with fifteen turns and eight straights. The facility features multiple grandstand sections along the course and accommodates tens of thousands of spectators.
The government opened the facility in March 1999 as part of national infrastructure development under Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. From 1999 to 2017 it hosted Formula One races before shifting focus to other international competitions.
The circuit's corners carry local names: Turn 4 is the Langkawi Curve, Turns 5 and 6 the Genting Curve, Turns 7 and 8 the KLIA curve, and Turn 9 the Berjaya Tioman Corner. The 2026 Formula One weekend drew 261,000 spectators, a record for a Grand Prix at the Malaysian track, surpassing the 126,690 of the 2008 Malaysian Grand Prix.
The complex sits near Kuala Lumpur International Airport and is accessible via major roads. Visitors should expect hot and humid weather along with possible afternoon rain showers.
Hermann Tilke designed the track with wide straights and flowing corners that allow for high-speed passages. The tropical climate often brings sudden weather changes during events.
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