Sepang International Circuit
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · First GP: 1999
Sepang International Circuit is a 3.444 mi circuit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, featuring 15 turns. It has hosted 20 Grand Prix races since 1999.
Track Layout
Track Specs
3.444 mi
Length
15
Turns
Clockwise
Direction
19 m
Altitude
Lap Record
1:34.080
Sebastian Vettel (2017)
Typical Race Weather (October)
86.0°F
Avg Temp
84%
Humidity
9.84 in
Rainfall
65%
Rain Chance
GP History
20
Total Races
2
Race Titles
Circuit Record Book
20
Total Races
11
Different Winners
4
Most Wins
Rain-prone
Weather
Lap Record
Most Wins: Drivers
2010–2015
2000–2004
2005–2012
2003–2008
2017–2026
Most Wins: Constructors
1999–2015
2010–2026
2003–2007
2005–2006
2002
Longest Win Streak
Michael Schumacher
2 consecutive wins (2000–2001)
Sebastian Vettel: 2 wins (2010–2011)
Max Verstappen: 2 wins (2017–2026)
Race Weather Profile
Most recent winner: Max Verstappen (2026, Red Bull)
Historical Winners
Circuit Analysis
Sepang International Circuit is a permanent road course of 5.543 km with 15 turns, run clockwise. A full Grand Prix here is 56 laps, or 310 km of racing. At 2.7 turns per kilometre it has fewer corners per kilometre than the typical 2026 circuit, where the calendar average is 3.2. It is on the 2026 calendar.
Across 20 Grands Prix here, 11 different drivers have won. Sebastian Vettel leads with 4 wins, and Ferrari is the most successful team with 7. 10 of 20 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P2.4 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P8, by Fernando Alonso in 2012. Since 2016, 16% of starters here have failed to finish (3 races).
Race weekends here have historically fallen in October, with an average of 30°C, 84% humidity and a 65% chance of rain.
Where is Sepang International Circuit located?
Sepang International Circuit is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
When did Sepang International Circuit first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?
Sepang International Circuit hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1999.
How long is the Sepang International Circuit circuit?
The Sepang International Circuit circuit is 5.543 km long with 15 turns.
What is the lap record at Sepang International Circuit?
The Formula 1 lap record at Sepang International Circuit is 1:34.080, set by Sebastian Vettel in 2017.
Who has won the most races at Sepang International Circuit?
Sebastian Vettel leads all drivers with 4 wins at Sepang International Circuit.