Target Decision-Makers:
-Formula One Management (FOM) & Liberty Media (Stefano Domenicali, CEO)
-Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) (Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President)
-Sepang International Circuit (SIC) & Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia
-Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)

Introduction: Sepang Cannot Remain a Mere Stand-In
The recent Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit delivered an undeniable verdict to the FIA, Liberty Media, and millions of fans worldwide: Formula 1 fundamentally relies on world-class, purpose-built circuits to display the true pinnacle of motorsport.

Following a nine-year absence from the regular calendar since 2017, Sepang returned to resolve a critical vacancy, and the outcome exceeded every expectation: we witnessed the most dramatic, technically demanding, and fiercely contested race of the modern era.

What unfolded on track was no anomaly; it was the direct result of a masterfully engineered layout built specifically for elite racing. Having reaffirmed both Sepang’s flawless operational capability and its passionate global following, Formula 1 cannot relegate this venue to a temporary fixture. The Malaysian Grand Prix must secure a permanent, multi-year agreement starting in 2027.
1. Sporting and Technical Excellence: The Antithesis of Monotonous Processions
At a time when the calendar has grown heavily congested with narrow street circuits—where Saturday qualifying effectively dictates Sunday’s podium—Sepang restores the purest essence of open-wheel racing:

Aerodynamic Design and True Wheel-to-Wheel Battles: Hermann Tilke’s undisputed masterpiece features track widths reaching up to 16 meters, sweeping high-speed complexes, and two imposing straights framed by tight hairpins. This geometry creates multi-corner battles, dynamic slipstreaming, and genuine overtaking driven by driver skill and mechanical traction rather than artificial gimmicks.
The Ultimate Benchmark for Current Machinery: Extreme track temperatures, aggressive tire degradation, and abrupt shifts in grip push power units, aerodynamic packages, and drivers to their absolute biological and mechanical limits.
Organic Drama via Tropical Climate: True to form, the Malaysian weather tested pit walls with strategic masterstrokes, elevating wheel-to-wheel drama on damp tarmac and proving once again that unpredictable natural conditions produce unmatched television spectacles.
2. Strategic, Logistical, and Commercial Alignment
The historical arguments regarding financial viability no longer hold weight under Formula 1’s current commercial momentum:

Logistical Efficiency in the Asia-Pacific Leg: Pairing Kuala Lumpur alongside regional events like Singapore (separated by just 300 km) directly optimizes air and sea freight routes. Consolidating the Asian leg sharply reduces freight mileage and carbon emissions, directly supporting F1’s Net Zero 2030 sustainability objectives.
Corporate and Title Sponsorship Synergy: With industry heavyweights such as PETRONAS headquartered in Kuala Lumpur—serving as a pillar of F1 engineering and sponsorship—the commercial foundation for a resilient public-private hosting model is already firmly established.
Global Audience Retention: High viewership numbers and sold-out grandstands this weekend prove that international fans demand circuits that reward daring overtakes over red-flag-dominated street parades.
3. The Call to Action
We, the undersigned motorsport enthusiasts, engineers, content creators, and global Formula 1 fans, respectfully urge:

Formula One Management (FOM): To open formal, high-priority negotiations ensuring the Sepang International Circuit is included on the 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar.
The Government of Malaysia & Local Promoters: To finalize a sustainable commercial agreement alongside corporate stakeholders to secure long-term hosting rights.
The FIA: To maintain Grade 1 circuit homologation and uphold Sepang as the gold standard for track design integrity.
Sign the Petition
Formula 1’s prestige does not rest on red-carpet spectacle; it thrives on uncompromising racing that pushes humanity and technology to the edge. What Sepang demonstrated today is exactly what modern Grand Prix racing should be.

Sign and share this petition to demand that Sepang takes its rightful, permanent place on the 2027 grid.