Malaysian Grand Prix

The Malaysian Grand Prix is annually held in Malaysia.

History
The Malaysian Grand Prix is a motor racing competition held in Malaysia, having been held 34 times on the Sepang International Circuit. Since 1999, the race has been a round of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship

On 17 October 1999, Eddie Irvine won the first Malaysian Grand Prix ahead of his Ferrari team-mate Michael Schumacher. Since 2001, the race moved to the beginning of the season. That same year, Jos Verstappen, caused a sensation, by the changing weather, to set a second time. The most succesful drivers are Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso and Sebastien Vettel with each 3 wins.

On 22 January 2009, it was announced that the director of the circuit, Mokhzani Mahathir, wants to make a nightrace. Due to the high costs of this plan, it could not be proceed. Instead of that, it was decided to hold the race later in the day. The temperatures are lower than, and the European viewers can follow the race live on a normal time for them.

Races

 * 2014 Malaysian GP