{
  "id": 17187650,
  "title": "Petronas urged to continue as Malaysian GP title sponsor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/petronas-urged-to-continue-as-malaysian-gp-title-sponsor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T06:07:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/motor-sports/2026/10/1566878/petronas-urged-continue-malaysian-gp-title-sponsor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SEPANG: Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is optimistic that Petronas will maintain their position as the Malaysian Grand Prix's title sponsor until 2031. It is believed that Petronas' present agreement with MotoGP, which began in 2022, is scheduled to end this year. Earlier this year, SIC concluded a new contract with MotoGP to host the race until 2031. SIC's chief executive officer, Azhan Shafriman Hanif, expressed the hope that Petronas will continue as the title sponsor until 2031, in line with the new hosting contract. Shafriman stated, \"If possible, we want the (title) sponsorship contract to be aligned with our new contract with Dorna (MotoGP rights holders), which runs for five years until 2031.\" He expressed the hope that Petronas will continue with the circuit for the future, noting that Petronas is a prominent brand that has become synonymous with MotoGP. As of now, SIC has not received any updates on this matter and will await further discussions between Petronas and Dorna. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has also expressed his desire for Petronas to continue as the Malaysian GP's title sponsor, following a recent meeting with MotoGP chief executive officer Carmelo Ezpeleta, who also hopes for a continuation of the title sponsorship.",
  "summary": "SEPANG: Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is hoping Petronas will continue in their role as the Malaysian Grand Prix’s title sponsor until 2031.",
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  },
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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."
}