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Malaysia's Sports Ministry to evaluate F1 Grand Prix return next month
The Youth and Sports Ministry will present a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis to Cabinet next month regarding the potential revival of Formula 1 racing in Malaysia. The assessment will help determine whether the country should pursue the return of the international motorsport event.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — The Sports and Youth Ministry is preparing a detailed evaluation on the feasibility of bringing Formula 1 racing back to Malaysia, with plans to submit its findings to Cabinet in November.
The cost-benefit analysis will examine the financial implications, economic returns, and strategic advantages of hosting the prestigious F1 Grand Prix, which Malaysia last hosted in 2017 at the Sepang International Circuit.
The ministry's assessment is expected to provide Cabinet with critical data needed to make an informed decision on whether to pursue negotiations with Formula 1's governing body and explore the requirements for hosting the event.
The return of F1 to Malaysia would represent a significant undertaking, requiring considerations of infrastructure readiness, financial commitments, and broader economic impact on the nation's sporting landscape and tourism sector.
Official confirmation of Malaysia's participation in the F1 calendar would likely depend on the ministry's recommendations and subsequent Cabinet approval following next month's presentation.