A major fight to host it – but they’ll miss it


One last hurrah: F1 drivers waving to the audience as they are driven in antique cars before the start of the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. — Bernama

SEPANG: The Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix has run for 19 years, bringing with it thousands of fans to the circuit, but not many know how challenging it really was to bring the glitz and glamour of the event to these shores.

Tales of shouting matches, bullying, long hours away from families and sleepless nights are what many staff at the track have to tell as the prestigious race makes its exit from Malaysia.

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