Malaysia needs 20 years for next F1 driver: SIC CEO
Malaysia will need some 15 to 20 years before local talent is set to re-enter the highest stage of international open-wheeled racing that is Formula 1, said Sepang International Circuit (SIC) CEO …
Fernando Alonso to return to F1 in 2021 with Renault
While there was plenty of drama on track during the first race of the revised 2020 Formula 1 calendar in Austria, the same can be said of what’s happening off track as …
McLaren plans to sell F1 stake to secure future: report
British supercar maker McLaren is in talks for the sale of a share of its Formula 1 team in order to fund its medium-term future, Autocar has reported. The Woking-based manufacturer has …
Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition becomes the official safety car for the 2020 WTCR championship
The Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition has been chosen as the official safety car for the 2020 FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) season, with the announcement being made at the …
Toyota Gazoo Racing Season 3 – RM360k in prizes presented to Sporting, Super Sporting class winners
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) presented prizes to the winners of Season 3 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Challenge today at the company's headquarters in Shah Alam, with the prizes and series …
Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team reveals new all-black livery for the W11 ahead of 2020 F1 season opener
The Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team has revealed a new livery for its W11 race car ahead of Formula 1’s revised 2020 season opener in Austria, which is set to take place …
MSF CyberTurismo Series 2 – watch it on Astro Arena!
With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continuing to put a damper on the global motorsports scene, more and more race series have turned to esports to keep fans engaged. Locally, the Malaysia Speed …
Formula 1 2020: Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japanese races cancelled – more European events considered
Formula 1 has confirmed that the 2020 Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japanese Grand Prix races have been cancelled as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. This comes after the opening eight races of …
2020 MotoGP: Racing resumes July 19 with 13 races, Malaysia MotoGP to be decided by July 31
Motorcycle racing fans can rejoice with the release of the revised 2020 MotoGP race schedule centered in Europe. Slated to begin July 19 at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto in Spain …
2020 MotoGP: MAM optimistic on racing with new SOP
Following an online press conference, Malaysian Association of Motorsports (MAM) president Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir is optimistic on the Malaysian MotoGP round being held this year. However, approval for the race hinges …
Formula 1 confirms first eight races for 2020 season – Austria double header to kick things off from July 5
Formula 1 is finally set to return in July after several races have either been postponed or cancelled due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. According to F1 chairman and CEO Chase Carey, …
Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Challenge Season 3 cut short, Tengku Djan champ – fourth season confirmed
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced the conclusion of Season 3 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival and Toyota Vios Challenge. The last of the four scheduled rounds, which was supposed to …
Daniel Ricciardo to drive for McLaren from next year
Carlos Sainz’s move to Ferrari isn’t the only big news to happen in Formula 1 recently, as it has been announced that Daniel Ricciardo will drive for McLaren from 2021 on a …
Ferrari signs Carlos Sainz to a two-year Formula 1 deal
It didn’t take long for Ferrari to find a replacement for Sebastian Vettel, who recently announced his departure from the Formula 1 team after five years. The carmaker has now revealed Carlos …
Sepang Circuit reopens with conditions for CMCO
With the implementation of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has reopened from May 12 with conditions and restrictions on use. This is in line with government directives …
Ferrari to part ways with Sebastian Vettel after 2020
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel is set to leave Ferrari at the end of this year’s season after both parties could not reach an agreement to extend their current contract. …
2020 MotoGP: CEO Ezpeleta plans July – Nov season
Having had racing schedules for 2020 thrown awry by the spread of Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns and prohibition on mass public gatherings, Dorna chief executive officer Carmelo Ezpeleta announced the cancellation …
Motorsports group urges government to allow circuit racing to run behind closed doors after MCO is lifted
The government's movement control order, enacted to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease, has severely impacted businesses and livelihoods during its six-week period. As we enter the final week (with yet …
SIC not ruling out return of F1 in the future, says CEO
Formula One is facing a tumultuous season, with the schedule of the original 2020 calendar pretty much out the window. Presently, the French Grand Prix is set to be the first race …
MSF CyberTurismo: new esports championship begins
Bored at home? Stay-at-home measures enforced both here and around the world have pretty much grounded the entire 2020 racing calendar. It's bad news for motorsports enthusiasts like us, but the Malaysia …
