Formula E to spawn Extreme E SUV series – report
Electric open-wheeler racing series, Formula E will spawn a new electric SUV race series dubbed Extreme E, indicating the kind of terrain the mooted series is expected to traverse. The new racing …
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Sepang Circuit to be regional motorsports hub, KBS aims to ‘reach out’ to mat motor – Syed Saddiq
The government is aiming to develop the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) into a motorsports hub for the Southeast Asia region. According to Bernama, Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman …
MSF celebrates Merdeka with night endurance race
It's fast coming up to the 61st year of Malaysia's independence, and the Malaysian Speed Festival (MSF) is gearing up to the occasion with 14 non-stop hours of fierce car and motorcycle …
Fernando Alonso to leave Formula 1 after 2018 season
McLaren has announced that Fernando Alonso will leave Formula 1 after the 2018 season, stopping short of confirming a full retirement from the sport. The Spaniard has spent 17 years racing in …
Vios Challenge 2018 Round 1 – Kuala Terengganu kicks off Season 2 of Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival
The second season of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Challenge kicked off at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin stadium in Kuala Terengganu last weekend. Three categories were formed in line with last …
Tun Mahathir tries out Sepang circuit’s night lights in a Ferrari – return of Formula One likely not happening
Seated behind the wheel of a red Ferrari 458 Spider, prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad officiated the launch of the new lighting system for the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) by taking …
Petron M’sia extends partnership with Formula 4 SEA
Petron Malaysia has announced that it has renewed its commitment with Formula 4 Southeast Asia (F4 SEA), returning as the official fuel and engine oil partner for the 2018 season. The oil …
SIC and TOC sign Bina Bakat partnership program
Intended to developed future talents for Malaysian motorsports, Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and TOC Automotive College (TOC) have entered a partnership via the TOC Bina Bakat programme. The Bina Bakat programme provides …
Valtteri Bottas to race for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport in 2019, option for a further year in 2020
We’re only halfway through the 2018 Formula One World Championship, but Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport has already confirmed its driver line-up for the 2019 season. Shortly after securing Lewis Hamilton’s services until end …
Lewis Hamilton agrees to two-year contract extension with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport till end 2020
Lewis Hamilton will remain with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Formula 1 team for a further two years after agreeing to a contract extension. The Brit will remain a Silver Arrows driver until …
New Toyota Supra to race in NASCAR Xfinity Series
We fondly remember the Toyota Supra’s participation in a variety of motorsports like drag racing, touring car championships and even drift competitions. It looks like the carmaker is looking to explore new …
Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF) Round 3 this weekend
This weekend, the third round of the Malaysia Speed Festival Series 2018 (MSF 2018) is set to take place at the Sepang International Circuit on July 8, 2018. The MSF series is …
Toyota Vios Challenge Race Season 2 – more celebs!
Following an octane-fuelled pilot season, UMW Toyota's one-make race series, the Vios Challenge Race, has been confirmed for a second season starting August 2018. As usual, the race - part of the …
Aston Martin close to backing out of F1 engine project
It's been known for some time that Formula 1 is highly interested in bringing in new engine suppliers to the sport, but it is already close to losing a potential candidate in …
Porsche sets Nurburgring record with 919 Hybrid Evo
Starting life in 2014 as a Le Mans prototype racer which brought Porsche back to the winner's circle at the top of endurance racing, the 919 Hybrid has since evolved into the …
Tesla Model S P100DL debuts in Barcelona – first Electric Production Car Series race in November
This year marks the start of the Electric Production Car Series (EPCS), which is the main racing category of the Electric GT Championship officially sanctioned by the FIA. Ahead of the series …
MSF and TOC kick off new Apprenticeship programme
After signing a partnership deal, Malaysian Speed Festival (MSF) and TOC Automotive College have kicked off their 22-week long technical programme, otherwise known as the MSF-TOC Apprenticeship Programme. The course, which started …
Volkswagen I.D. R takes all-time Pikes Peak record
Volkswagen has taken the all-time record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with its I.D. R Pikes Peak all-electric racer, clocking a time of seven minutes 57.148 seconds courtesy of Romain …
Honda to supply engines to Red Bull in F1 for 2019
It's official. After months of deliberations, Red Bull Racing has finally decided on its engine supplier for the 2019 Formula 1 season – and surprise, surprise, it's Honda. The Milton Keynes-based outfit …
Aston Martin Vantage GT3 and GT4 officially revealed
2019 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Following the introduction of the Aston Martin Vantage GTE race car last year, the British carmaker has now expanded its racing offerings with the reveal of the …
