The Sepang International Circuit is the venue used for the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix; however, it is also used for many other major motorsport events.
Widely regarded as the standard bearer for other Grand Prix venues, Sepang boasts palatial pits and press complexes, as well as spectacular grandstands. Some complaints are surfacing, though, as the track appears to be slowly sinking, apparently due to the fact that it was built on the site of a former swamp.
The circuit was designed by renowned German designer Hermann Tilke, who would subsequently design the impressive new facilities in Shanghai and Bahrain.
Main circuit
The main circuit, normally raced in a clockwise direction, is 5.54 kilometres long, and is noted for its sweeping corners and wide straights. The layout is quite unusual, with a very long back straight separated from the pit straight by just one very tight hairpin. It is used for Formula One and MotoGP events, in addition to local and regional racing.
North circuit
Also raced in a clockwise direction, the north circuit is basically the first half of the main circuit. The course turns back towards the pit straight after turn 6 and is 2.71 kilometres long.
South circuit
The south circuit is the other half of the racecourse. The back straight of the main circuit becomes the pit straight when the south circuit is in use, and joins onto turn 8 of the main circuit to form a hairpin turn. Also run clockwise, this circuit is 2.61 km in length.
Other facilities
Sepang International Circuit also features kart racing and motocross facilities.
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