Sepang International Circuit
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · 19 races held
Race History
| Year | Grand Prix | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2016 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Daniel Ricciardo | Red Bull |
| 2015 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari |
| 2014 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2013 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull |
| 2012 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Fernando Alonso | Ferrari |
| 2011 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull |
| 2010 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull |
| 2009 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Jenson Button | Brawn |
| 2008 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Kimi Räikkönen | Ferrari |
| 2007 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Fernando Alonso | McLaren |
| 2006 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Giancarlo Fisichella | Renault |
| 2005 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Fernando Alonso | Renault |
| 2004 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
| 2003 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Kimi Räikkönen | McLaren |
| 2002 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Ralf Schumacher | Williams |
| 2001 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
| 2000 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
| 1999 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Eddie Irvine | Ferrari |
About Sepang International Circuit
Opened in 1999 near Kuala Lumpur, the Sepang International Circuit was the first of the modern, purpose-built venues designed by architect Hermann Tilke, and it set the template for a generation of new tracks that followed. It hosted the Malaysian Grand Prix every year from 1999 until 2017, becoming a long-running fixture of the early-season calendar.
Sepang is defined as much by its climate as its layout. The combination of intense tropical heat and extreme humidity makes it one of the most physically draining races of the year, while sudden, violent monsoon downpours can flood the track and throw a race into chaos within minutes.
After 2017 the Malaysian Grand Prix dropped off the F1 schedule, but Sepang's nineteen races left a lasting legacy as one of the defining circuits of the 2000s.
Memorable Moments
- 2001: A sudden downpour caught the field out and Michael Schumacher recovered superbly from an early spin to win, in a chaotic wet-weather race.
- 2013: The "Multi-21" controversy erupted when Sebastian Vettel ignored team orders to pass Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber and take a win that strained their relationship.
- 2016: Lewis Hamilton suffered a dramatic engine failure while leading, a blow to his title campaign as team-mate Nico Rosberg capitalised in their championship fight.
- 2017: Max Verstappen won the final Malaysian Grand Prix, a fitting send-off for a circuit that had hosted F1 for nearly two decades.
Track Character
Sepang offers a satisfying mix of long straights and sweeping, medium-to-high-speed corners, with two lengthy straights separated by a tight hairpin that create strong overtaking opportunities. Its wide track and flowing sequences reward a well-balanced car, while the relentless heat and humidity place enormous physical demands on drivers and stress tyres and cooling systems alike. The ever-present threat of a tropical storm adds a strategic gamble to every race, as teams must judge whether to pit for wets before the heavens open. That combination of testing layout, brutal climate and unpredictable weather gave Sepang its enduring reputation as a true all-round challenge.