Malaysian Grand Prix

Formula 1 Grand Prix

The Malaysian Grand Prix is a yearly motor race which takes place in the Sepang International Circuit, near to Kuala Lumpur. Sepang was designed by race track designer, Hermann Tilke, who has designed many new tracks for Formula One. The first Formula 1 race was in 1999, which was won by Eddie Irvine, who drove for the Ferrari team.

Malaysian Grand Prix
Sepang International Circuit
Race information
Number of times held31 (13 under F1)
First held1962, First F1-1999
Most wins (drivers)Hong Kong John MacDonald (4)
Most F1 wins: Germany Michael Schumacher (3)
Most wins (constructors)Italy Ferrari (5)
Circuit length5.543 km (3.444 mi)
Race length310.408 km (192.878 mi)
Laps56
Last race (2011)
Pole position
Podium
Fastest lap

Winners

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Multiple winners (drivers)

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WinsDriverYears
4 John MacDonald1970, 1971, 1973, 1975
3 Michael Schumacher2000, 2001, 2004
2 Albert Poon1963, 1965
Andrew Miedecke1981, 1982
Fernando Alonso2005, 2007
Kimi Räikkönen2003, 2008
Sebastian Vettel2010, 2011

Active drivers are in bold.
Event that were not part of the Formula One World Championship have a pink background.

Multiple winners (constructors)

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WinsConstructorYears Won
5 Ferrari1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2008
4 March1972, 1977, 1978, 1979
Ralt1975, 1980, 1981, 1982
3 Brabham1970, 1971, 1973
2 Lotus1963, 1965
Elfin1968, 1969
McLaren2003, 2007
Renault2005, 2006
Red Bull2010, 2011

Active constructors are in bold.
Event that were not part of the Formula One World Championship have a pink background.

By year

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YearDriverConstructorClassTrack
2011 Sebastian VettelRed BullRenaultFormula OneSepang
2010 Sebastian VettelRed Bull-RenaultFormula OneSepang
2009 Jenson ButtonBrawn-MercedesFormula OneSepang
2008 Kimi RäikkönenFerrariFormula OneSepang
2007 Fernando AlonsoMcLaren-MercedesFormula OneSepang
2006 Giancarlo FisichellaRenaultFormula OneSepang
2005 Fernando AlonsoRenaultFormula OneSepang
2004 Michael SchumacherFerrariFormula OneSepang
2003 Kimi RäikkönenMcLaren-MercedesFormula OneSepang
2002 Ralf SchumacherWilliams-BMWFormula OneSepang
2001 Michael SchumacherFerrariFormula OneSepang
2000 Michael SchumacherFerrariFormula OneSepang
1999 Eddie IrvineFerrariFormula OneSepang
1998 Mika HakkinenMcLarenMercedesFormula OneJohor
1997 Heinz-Harald FrezntenWilliamsRenaultFormula OneShah Alam
1996 David CoulthardMcLarenMercedesFormula OneShah Alam
1995 Paul StokellReynardHoldenFormula HoldenShah Alam
1994 David CoulthardWilliamsRenaultFormula OneShah Alam
1994-
1983
Not held
1982 Andrew MiedeckeRaltFordFormula PacificShah Alam
1981 Andrew MiedeckeRaltFordFormula PacificShah Alam
1980 Steve MillenRaltFordFormula PacificShah Alam
1979 Kenny SmithMarchFordFormula PacificShah Alam
1978 Graeme LawrenceMarchFordFormula PacificShah Alam
1977 Patrick TambayMarchBMWFormula TwoShah Alam
1975 John MacDonaldRaltFordFormula AtlanticShah Alam
1974Formula PacificShah Alam
1973 John MacDonaldBrabhamFordFormula PacificShah Alam
1972 Sonny RajahMarchFordTasmanShah Alam
1971 John MacDonaldBrabhamFordTasmanShah Alam
1970 John MacDonaldBrabhamFordTasmanShah Alam
1969 Tony MawElfinFordTasmanShah Alam
1968 Hengkie IriawanElfinFordTasmanShah Alam
1967-
1966
Not held. The Thomson Road circuit now was in an independent Singapore.
1965 Albert PoonLotusThomson Road
1964Cancelled after practice.
1963 Albert PoonLotusThomson Road
1962 Yong Nam KeeJaguarThomson Road

Event that were not part of the Formula One World Championship have a pink background.

Broadcasting

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United Kingdom 🇬🇧

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YearNetworkLap-by-lapColour commentator(s)
2017Sky Sports F1David CroftMartin Brundle
Channel 4Ben EdwardsDavid Coulthard
2016Sky Sports F1David CroftMartin Brundle
Channel 4Ben EdwardsDavid Coulthard
2015Sky Sports F1David CroftMartin Brundle
BBC OneBen EdwardsDavid Coulthard
2014Sky Sports F1David CroftMartin Brundle
BBC OneBen EdwardsDavid Coulthard
2013Sky Sports F1David CroftMartin Brundle
BBC OneBen EdwardsDavid Coulthard
2012Sky Sports F1David CroftMartin Brundle
BBC OneBen EdwardsDavid Coulthard
2011Martin Brundle
2010Jonathan LegardMartin Brundle
2009
2008ITVJames Allen
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002F1 Digital+Ben EdwardsJohn Watson
ITVJames AllenMartin Brundle
2001Murray Walker
2000
1999