Possible F1 return must be seriously evaluated, SIC strengthened – Aiman Athirah
SEPANG: The possibility of bringing Formula 1 (F1) racing back to Malaysia must be seriously evaluated, while the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) must be strengthened as a strategic national asset, says Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Aiman Athirah Sabu.
Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Aiman Athirah Sabu has called for a serious evaluation of bringing Formula 1 racing back to Malaysia, while also urging the strengthening of the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) as a strategic national asset. She argues that the circuit should not only serve as a racing venue but also as a tourism catalyst, investment platform, and gateway to maintaining Malaysia's competitiveness in the global motorsports industry.
Aiman Athirah suggests that the government should consider hosting models such as annual or periodic races, depending on their financial and commercial viability, and emphasizes the importance of developing the circuit for year-round motorsports events, local talent development, and collaborations with industry partners.
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