WIDE TRACK. BIG DEMANDS.
SEPANGSepang International Circuit
Sepang offers room to attack, then adds fast corners and tropical conditions. It is a complete lap, with more than one way to get it wrong.
THE RACE WEEKENDThe lap, in numbers.
RACE LAP RECORD
1:34.080QUALIFYING BENCHMARK
1:30.076THE 2026 CALENDAR CHANGE
1999The current calendar places the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at Sepang. Circuit facts here refer to Sepang, not Sakhir.
Race lap records and qualifying laps are different measures. Facts checked 2026-11-04. Official F1 circuit facts. Qualifying benchmark source · Opening dates refer to the venue’s origins; layouts may have changed.
Where the lap is won. And lost.
THE OPENING SECTION
Choose the line.
The wide circuit gives the drivers options through the early corners. Getting the exit right starts the next opportunity.
TURNS 5–6
Keep it flowing.
The long, fast sweepers are a different test from the heavy-braking zones. The car has to do both.
TURN 15
Make the last stop.
The final hairpin leads onto the main straight. A good exit starts the next lap on the right terms.
Kuala Lumpur, on your clock.
2 October – 4 October 2026
ROUND 16| Session | Track date | Track time | Your time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri 2 Oct | 12:30 | — |
| Practice 2 | Fri 2 Oct | 16:00 | — |
| Practice 3 | Sat 3 Oct | 12:30 | — |
| Qualifying | Sat 3 Oct | 16:00 | — |
| Race | Sun 4 Oct | 15:00 | — |
Saved schedule from Jolpica, checked 2026-11-04. Times may change. Track time zone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur · Your time zone: your device’s time zone. Your date is shown when it differs from the track date.
Less guesswork. More racing.
GETTING IN
Start with your gate.
Check the gate and transport instructions attached to your ticket before setting off. The nearest entrance on a map may not be the entrance for your grandstand.
Allow time for the walk and security checks. Confirm current access, permitted items and accessibility arrangements with the organiser.
EVENT & ACCESS INFORMATIONCHOOSING A VIEW
Different seats. Different race.
The Main Grandstand overlooks the pit straight and final corner. The final hairpin is another strong place for braking battles.
Check the current seating plan and the view from your exact block. Ticket categories and sightlines can change between events.
F1’S CIRCUIT & VIEWING GUIDEWhat should I check before travelling?
Your ticket gate, current transport arrangements, entry rules and weather forecast. Confirm accessibility and permitted items with the organiser.
Is the lap record the fastest lap ever driven here?
No. A race lap record is set during a Grand Prix. Qualifying laps happen under different conditions and are a separate benchmark.
