Anwar among racing buffs in Sepang to watch Marquez win Malaysian MotoGP
SEPANG, Nov 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today spent time watching the 2026 Malaysian Motorcycle Gr...
Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's Prime Minister, spent time at the 2026 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (GP) race held at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC). The event took place on Nov 1. The Prime Minister's arrival was met with the presence of Youth and Sports Minister Dr. Mohammed Taufiq Johari and SIC Chief Executive Officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif.
Anwar Ibrahim proceeded to tour the K2 Hillstand spectator seating area before meeting the racers at the starting grid. The atmosphere was further enhanced by a performance of the national anthem, Negaraku, by singer Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin. Today's MotoGP class race began at 3pm.
Marc Marquez, riding for the Ducati Lenovo Team, secured a victory, furthering his lead in the 2026 MotoGP world championship. Marc Marquez accumulated 399 points, creating a 44-point gap to Jorge Martin of Aprilia Racing, who amassed 355 points. Alex Marquez, from BK8 Gresini Racing, clinched the third position.
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