PETRONAS GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA 2023
The 24th edition of the PETRONAS GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA returns on 10 to 12 November 2023 as Round 19 on the MotoGP™ calendar, held at the renowned Sepang International Circuit (SIC). With its 5.543 km length and 15 turns, promises heart-pumping action with speeds reaching over 300 km/h.
In 2022, following the post-pandemic comeback, the circuit welcomed 163,567 spectators to attend the 3-day event. Francesco Bagnaia from the Ducati Lenovo Team emerged as the winner of the #MalaysianGP, with runner-up Enea Bastianini from Gresini Racing MotoGP™ setting an all-time lap record with a time of 1’57.790 and a top speed of 339.6 km/h. Fabio Quartararo, the 2021 MotoGP™ World Champion, finished in third place. The Ducati team dominated the season, earning the titles of Team World Champion, Constructors' World Champion, and Rider World Champion.
The 2023 season brings new racing machines, rider line-ups, and teams, ready to take the track by storm. Get ready to witness the greatest names in 2giu-wheel racing, including Francesco Bagnaia, Enea Bastianini, Marc Marquez, Fabio Quartararo, Maverick Vinales, Jack Miller, Miguel Oliveira, and local hero, Syarifuddin Azman, who will make his professional debut in the Moto3™ class with the MT Helmets – MSI Team. The home crowd will have the chance to show their support and wave the Malaysian flag high in pride.
The PETRONAS GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA is a must-see event that ignites excitement among worldwide motorsports fans during the race weekend.