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Motor racing

Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti to run F1 car down Orchard Road stretch in adidas event on Aug 30

Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti will perform three live race car demos in Orchard Road on Aug 30.
Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti will perform three live race car demos in Orchard Road on Aug 30.

Mahathir backs Malaysia bringing F1 back to Sepang

The Sepang International Circuit is hosting the Oct 2-4 Bahrain Grand Prix, which was postponed owing to the war in the Middle East.
The Sepang International Circuit is hosting the Oct 2-4 Bahrain Grand Prix, which was postponed owing to the war in the Middle East.

A woman in the driving seat? Formula E boss confident his series will beat F1

Participants from the More Than Equal Global Driver Development programme with a coach at the training racetrack in Saalfelden, Austria in 2024.
Participants from the More Than Equal Global Driver Development programme with a coach at the training racetrack in Saalfelden, Austria in 2024.

Formula One to have more sprint races in 2027: Stefano Domenicali

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said the 2027 season will likely have 24 rounds.
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said the 2027 season will likely have 24 rounds.

Rally great Sebastien Ogier in hospital after high-speed crash

Sebastien Ogier and co-pilot Julien Ingrassia were rushed to hospital after spinning off a dirt road in the Rally of Finland.
Sebastien Ogier and co-pilot Julien Ingrassia were rushed to hospital after spinning off a dirt road in the Rally of Finland.

Malaysia’s tourism set for boost with Bahrain GP in Sepang and Singapore GP held back to back

The Bahrain Grand Prix will take place at the Sepang International Circuit from Oct 2-4.
The Bahrain Grand Prix will take place at the Sepang International Circuit from Oct 2-4.

US Grand Prix promoter expects record crowd despite new F1 rules

The official weekend attendance at the 2025 race in Austin was a sell-out, with an attendance figure estimated at more than 400,000.
The official weekend attendance at the 2025 race in Austin was a sell-out, with an attendance figure estimated at more than 400,000.

F1 to end season in Europe if races in Qatar, Abu Dhabi cannot be held

Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali has said that the deadline for the decision of any possible change of the race calendar is the middle of September.
Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali has said that the deadline for the decision of any possible change of the race calendar is the middle of September.

Hotels in Malaysia expecting surge in demand with return of F1 race

Hotel operators have reported early enquiries from international travellers ahead of the October race.
Hotel operators have reported early enquiries from international travellers ahead of the October race.

World Endurance Championship moves Qatar and Bahrain rounds to Europe after Iran war

The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France - June 13, 2026 Alpine Endurance Team's Frederic Makowiecki, Jules Gounon and Victor Martins in action during the 24 Hours of Le Mans REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France - June 13, 2026 Alpine Endurance Team's Frederic Makowiecki, Jules Gounon and Victor Martins in action during the 24 Hours of Le Mans REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

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