{
  "id": 17159146,
  "title": "Petronas’ continued role as MotoGP main sponsor up for discussion, says Zahid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/petronas-continued-role-as-motogp-main-sponsor-up-for-discussion-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T01:31:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/30/petronas-continued-role-as-motogp-main-sponsor-up-for-discussion-says-zahid/241194"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PETRONAS' continued involvement as the main sponsor of MotoGP is under discussion with Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz, the President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Petronas. Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, shared this during a meeting with MotoGP Executive Director Carmelo Ezpeleta. Ezpeleta expressed his hope that Petronas would continue its sponsorship, stating that it would be the company's final year as an organiser. However, in other countries, national or local oil companies fulfill this role. Ezpeleta wishes for Malaysia's name to be associated with both Petronas and MotoGP. Dr. Zahid, after attending a MotoGP Casual Chat Session attended by over 3,000 fans, acknowledged the high sponsorship costs but is exploring alternative methods to secure Petronas' continued role as MotoGP's main sponsor.",
  "summary": "BANGI, Oct 30 — The proposal to ensure that Petronas remains the main sponsor of MotoGP in the coming years will b...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Zahid to discuss with Petronas its continued role as MotoGP’s main sponsor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/zahid-to-discuss-with-petronas-its-continued-role-as-motogps-main",
        "published": "2026-10-29T23:20:43.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}