Overview

• SIC chief Azhan Shafriman Hanif says Malaysia may seek F1’s return but warns calendar slots are scarce.
• Shafriman reports Liberty Media quoted about $70 million per race in hosting fees, taking annual costs to more than RM300 million.
• The track is reported to have government approval to pursue a place back on the F1 calendar.
• Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh says any MotoGP renewal depends on documented returns and lasting benefits for Malaysian workers and businesses.
• SIC cites a 6.3 times ROI, roughly 4,500 temporary jobs each year and 2024 attendance of 184,923, as it prepares to negotiate an extension with Dorna before the 2026 contract expiry.