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F1 teams excited to return to Sepang Circuit – MAM President

The last time the Sepang International Circuit hosted the prestigious sport of Formula One was in 2017 since its introduction to the country in 1999.

Despite not being revved up by the roar of F1 engines for quite some time, the circuit still remains a favorite among some drivers, besides being a common mention on social media every time the name Sepang International Circuit is brought up.

Berita Harian reported that the President of the Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM), Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir, revealed that the sport could be reintroduced at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, but emphasized that something fresher needs to be introduced.

Among the changes that could be made is to host races at night.

He also revealed that several F1 teams currently competing are excited at the prospect of the race being brought back to the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit.

“Perhaps if we have the opportunity to be organizers once again, we need to make a difference. F1 is no longer just about watching 20 cars race on the track, it is more than that now.

“We need complementary events to enhance the Grand Prix races both on the track and in the capital during race week. Conferences and concerts have now become part of the F1 race week.

“We could also organize races at night using lighting and it would be cooler. Bahrain has already done this from day races to night races and it proves that it is not impossible to do.”

However, Mokhzani emphasized that reorganizing F1 in Malaysia is not an easy task as it requires very high costs.

Lewis Hamilton to drive for Ferrari in 2025?

The recent news surrounding Formula One (F1) has been plentiful. Following the rumors of Petronas aiming to bring F1 back to Sepang, there are now reports suggesting that Lewis Hamilton is set to drive for the Ferrari team next year.

The seven-time world champion is reported to have agreed to move from Mercedes-AMG Petronas to Scuderia Ferrari for the 2025 season. This news has been widely publicized by major news outlets such as Autosport and PlanetF1.

Hamilton, who will be approaching 40 years old by 2025, is expected to partner with Charles Leclerc, who recently signed a contract with Ferrari last week.

While Hamilton still has a contract with Mercedes until the end of 2025, it seems that the second year of the contract is merely an option for him to take.

As of now, it has not been confirmed whether Hamilton has indeed signed a contract with the Italian giant. Ferrari and Mercedes have both declined to provide any comments regarding this development.

BBC Sport has begun reporting that they have confirmed the move as a “strong possibility.”

Hamilton has dominated the F1 sport with Mercedes in the turbo hybrid era, securing six out of seven championships and eight constructor titles with the team.

The news of Hamilton’s transfer has been a sensation for the past few years. We eagerly anticipate further developments, and we will report as soon as we receive the latest updates on this matter.