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Sepang F1 race a 'meaningful memory' for fans worldwide: Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit as a deeply meaningful memory for motor racing fans worldwide.

Sepang F1 race a 'meaningful memory' for fans worldwide: Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has shared that the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix held at the Sepang International Circuit holds significant memories for racing enthusiasts globally. In a Facebook post, Anwar commended the thrilling performance by all drivers and teams, stating the race was filled with excitement and fierce competition.

He expressed gratitude to the drivers and teams for delivering remarkable action to fans worldwide, making the Sepang race a truly memorable event, he wrote in the post. Alongside Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Anwar awarded trophies to the winning drivers and teams, congratulating Max Verstappen, Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton, and Red Bull Racing on their accomplishments.

Despite last July's rain-drenched conditions, the grandstands remained lively, indicating the strong desire of fans to return to Formula 1 after a nine-year absence from Malaysia, according to BERNAMA.

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