Malaysia’s contract to host a Formula 1 race comes to an end in 2015, and a report states that the Government will decide in the future whether to extend the running of the GP in the race calendar.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak told journalists after the 2011 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia GP yesterday that the Cabinet will decide on the matter.
It does look good though, given that the PM himself thinks that the GP serves more than just racing action. “I believe this championship can increase Malaysia’s profile internationally,” he said.
He did add that as far as Malaysian participation in F1 goes, the current involvement is more than enough, when asked if there should be more. “Got three enough lah. What more you want? That’s the maximum” was his light-hearted response.
Besides Mercedes GP Petronas, Lotus Renault GP and Team Lotus, which are all directly involved in F1 teams, there’s also QNet, which is a sponsor with the Marussia Virgin Racing F1 team.
What do you think? Should Malaysia continue its GP run past 2015?
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments generally support the continuation of the Malaysian GP at Sepang post-2015, highlighting its significance for local motorsport, tourism, and national pride. Many emphasize the need for upgrades and renovation of the circuit to maintain its competitiveness, with some suggesting night races or additional event series. There is concern about potential political and financial reasons that might lead to its discontinuation, especially with Singapore building its own circuit. Several posts praise Sepang's challenging layout and its contribution beyond F1, such as MotoGP. Overall, sentiments are largely in favor of keeping the race, viewing it as vital for Malaysia's international image, motorsport development, and economic benefits, with calls for management improvements and strategic planning to ensure its sustainability.