Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Malaysia Won't Host F1 Again Due to Costs
Malaysia used to host Formula 1 races, but they stopped in 2017.
Now, the government says they won't bring it back soon.
It costs a lot of money - about 300 million ringgit every year!
The Sports Minister said the race calendar is already full, so it's hard to fit in.
If a company wants to pay for it, they could try to host it.
Formula 1 is popular, and it would be a good event for Malaysia.
Malaysia will not bring back Formula 1 races.
The last Malaysian Grand Prix was held in 2017 at Sepang International Circuit.
High costs and a packed racing calendar were cited as reasons.
Hosting F1 would cost about 300 million ringgit annually.
Private companies are welcome to discuss hosting the race.
- Who
- Hannah Yeoh, the Sports Minister, announced the decision.
- What
- Malaysia ruled out a return of Formula 1 races.
- When
- The announcement was made on Thursday.
- Where
- Malaysia
- Why
- Due to high costs and the current race schedule.
Government Perspective
Formula 1 Enthusiasts
Financial Considerations
Government Perspective
High costs of hosting
Formula 1 Enthusiasts
Potential revenue and prestige
International Competition
Government Perspective
Tight racing calendar and competition
Formula 1 Enthusiasts
Global appeal of the sport
- Sports Minister
- Hannah Yeoh
- Prior F1 Hosting
- 1999-2017
- Annual Cost (est.)
- 300 million ringgit
- Interested Parties
- Private Companies
- Potential Venue
- Sepang International Circuit
