The Sepang International Circuit is one of the most famous racetracks in the world, and is a hallmark of Sepang. The history and significance of this national landmark might surprise you.
Background and History
Herman Tilke is currently one of the most famous names in the F1 world, and some would say even to the point of notoriety. Although Herman Tilke’s tracks are currently famous, he was a largely obscure name when building the Sepang International Circuit, because it was the first that he designed from scratch.
Track Layout
The track has a pretty notable design of two long straights that lead to fairly challenging tight corners. There’s also a particular fast flowing section as well, with over-taking mostly carried out at the ends of the long straights. This was the first of Herman Tilke’s ‘super circuits’ that were designed from the ground up to cater to the abilities of modern F1 cars.
Notable Events
Ever since its inception the Sepang International Circuit has hosted some of the world’s most renowned automotive events encompassing motorcycle racing, touring cars, and of course, Formula 1. A visit to the track is one of the essential things to do in Sepang, especially if you’re staying somewhere nearby such as AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort.
Location
The track is situated 60km outside the nation’s capital of Kuala Lumpur, which places it pretty close to the international airport. In fact, both of these facilities were built almost simultaneously.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+
