Race Preview
Malaysian GP — Race Preview
1 Oct 2026
Circuit at a glance
Length
5.543 km
Corners
15
Direction
clockwise
First held
1999
Lap record
1:34.080
VET · 2017
Track character
DownforceHighOvertakingEasyTyre wearHighLimitationRearBrake demandMedium
Last 3 events at this circuit
| Season | Winner | Team | Pole | Pole time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | VERMax Verstappen | Red Bull | HAMLewis Hamilton | 1:30.076 |
| 2016 | RICDaniel Ricciardo | Red Bull | HAMLewis Hamilton | 1:32.850 |
| 2015 | VETSebastian Vettel | Ferrari | HAMLewis Hamilton | 1:49.834 |
Venue all-time
Events held
19
Pole → win
44%
conversion rate
Most wins
4× Sebastian Vettel
driver
Most wins
7× Ferrari
constructor