Mahathir has a passion for cars


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 20 Mar 2005

KUALA LUMPUR: Driving is one of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's passions and this includes taking his favourite four-wheel drive vehicle on rough terrain. 

Instrumental in bringing Formula One racing to Malaysia, the former prime minister said he would sometimes race with other drivers when he goes to the track. 

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