18th January, Kuala Lumpur - The Formula One race is expected to be as thrilling as ever, Malaysian F1 promoter Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has expressed confidence that the 10th edition of the Formula One PETRONAS Malaysian Grand Prix this year will set a new record which targeting 125,000 spectators for the race.   Motor sport fans will also expect bigger enjoyment for the event.

The changes to the regulations for the 2008 season with inclusion of the brand new Speedcar Series and GP2 Asia Series as the support races to the event would provide fans with additional excitement.

"On track, the 10th edition of the Formula One PETRONAS Malaysian Grand Prix will provide the most comprehensive race programme with the new GP2 Asia Series and the Speedcar Series joining the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia and Formula BMW Asia as the support races." Mokhzani said at the official launch of the 2008 Formula One Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi.

The ceremony was also attended by Tourism Minister Tengku Datuk Adnan Tengku Mansor, Federal Territories Minister Datuk Zulhasnan Rafique, Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai and PETRONAS President and Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican.

Malaysian F1 promoter Sepang International Circuit (SIC) receives a boost from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi saying government will giving full supports  to ensure the success of Formula One PETRONAS Malaysian Grand Prix.

Malaysia will host Round 2 of the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship from March 21 to 23. The new season will open with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne from March 13 to 16.

"The circuit has also carried out the necessary face-lift of the entire facilities with renovations and upgrading works for all the hospitality suites and race offices; and I would say that Sepang International Circuit is all ready for the race," Mokhzani declared.

"The domestic promotion, was in support of on-going international promotions, which SIC had done with its key partners - PETRONAS, Tourism Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur City since last year." added Mokhzani

First organized in October 1999 as the penultimate round of the season, the Formula One PETRONAS Malaysian Grand Prix draws an average of 95,000 spectators annually with the 2007 edition recording the highest number of spectators so far 115,497 fans on Race Day.

On average, some 40 percent of the spectators at the Formula One PETRONAS Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang are made up of foreigners especially from Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Europe countries.

Tickets are priced as low as RM100 and can be purchased via internet at www.malaysianqp.com.my or by calling TICKET HOTLINE at 603-87782222

 

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