Articles about Sepang International Circuit

Jaws dropped as Paz and Fernando made last-minute moves to take the lead

The country may be experiencing El Niño, but there's one place in Metro Manila that is currently experiencing flooding: We were told that champagne and sake are now flowing nonstop at Greenfield District in Mandaluyong, where the main office of

During pre-race program of Yamaha Philippines

Superbike rider Raniel Resuello shows us how to tame this P3.2-M track animal

Often referred to as a bullet masterpiece, the Kawasaki Ninja H2R has set its own category as a 'supercharged race bike' capable of pushing to 400kph. This tag came out right after it engaged in a series of outrageous sprint runs, challenging

Spanish rider is ready for his farewell ride with the Italian stallion in Valencia

We're used to seeing him in racing leathers, but five-time world champion Jorge Lorenzo showed up at the Shell Advance VIP suite of the Sepang International Circuit clad in worn jeans, red Alpine Stars running shoes, and a Ducati shirt

And how race-car drivers are made

The Media Driving Academy is an exclusive program under Porsche Asia Pacific, aimed to teach and raise the driving skills of journalists and to allow them to experience the performance of Porsche cars through a number of driving exercises, underlining the technology

A very capable SUV

The all-new Porsche Cayenne has been launched for the Asia Pacific region, and we were at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia to witness its introduction. But what's the significance of getting to know an SUV around a racetrack? The

This event was one for the books

As motoring journalists, we get invited to numerous driving events in a year's time. Unfortunately, many of these might just as well be called waiting events, because we spend most of the time in pit garages or hospitality suites waiting for

After 19 years

If you were hoping to catch some Formula 1 action in nearby Malaysia, this year is your last chance. The folks at the Sepang International Circuit have announced that the 2017 season will be the last for the Malaysian Grand Prix.The

Join Michelin Pilot Sport Experience contest

If you think about it, track days are hot, noisy, uncomfortable experiences. The weather is sweltering, especially in Malaysia, and you're always thirsty. But when done well, track events are the best ways to experience a sports car, not to mention

Here's a Duterte motorcycle story

Rodrigo Roa Duterte is officially the country's 16th president. But for what it's worth, allow me to recall an experience with the man a few years ago that convinced me he should be the one to hold the top government

Good news: Fernando Alonso is racing

The Malaysian Grand Prix stands out as one of the most challenging rounds on the Formula 1 calendar because of the unpredictable weather. The drivers and the team personnel are used to much cooler climate in Europe. The teams spend at least

Pending FIA's medical assessment

Following his crash in the pre-season test sessions in Barcelona, which sidelined him at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, McLaren-Honda Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso may be cleared to race at the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend following a

Not bad for a first-timer

Filipino businessman Vincent Floirendo made history by consummating his participation in the first race of the 2014 Ferrari Challenge, held yesterday at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. The Ferrari Challenge is a one-make race series organized by the Italian carmaker for

More convenient for Formula 1 fans

With the exception of the Singapore Grand Prix, the most accessible Formula 1 race to Filipinos is the Malaysian Grand Prix. The problem with the latter, however, is that you have to travel all the way from Kuala Lumpur to get to

Ticket holders to again get all-access pass

Sepang International Circuit, the organizer of the Malaysian Grand Prix, has kicked off in the Philippines the regional promotion of its 2014 Formula 1 race.SIC will continue the One Ticket Unlimited program it launched last year, which gave ticket holders an

Here\'s how to win

Do you know what it\'s like to drive real race cars? Michelin Philippines is giving you the chance to experience just that. This August, you may watch and test-drive premium racing vehicles at the \"Michelin Pilot Experience\" on the Sepang

Get in, drive fast, repeat

I've always had a soft spot for Jaguars. The British marque has had its own stamp on luxury, and you could always be pretty sure that there weren't too many of them prowling around the city unlike your usual German