Lap length
5.543 km
Sepang International Circuit — F1 circuit guide
A Hermann Tilke-designed circuit near Kuala Lumpur, host of the Malaysian Grand Prix from 1999 to 2017. Each lap measures 5.543 km (3.44 mi), and the Grand Prix runs 56 laps — 310.4 km (192.9 mi) of racing.
Race laps
56
Race distance
310.4 km
First F1 race
1999
Lap record
1:34.080
About Sepang International Circuit
Sepang International Circuit — a Hermann Tilke-designed circuit near Kuala Lumpur, host of the Malaysian Grand Prix from 1999 to 2017 — first hosted a round of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1999. A Grand Prix here covers 56 laps of the 5.543 km lap, a total race distance of about 310.4 km (192.9 miles).
- Lap length: 5.543 km (3.44 mi)
- Grand Prix laps: 56
- Race distance: 310.4 km (192.9 mi)
- First World Championship race here: 1999
- Race lap record: 1:34.080, Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) in 2017
What is the lap record at Sepang International Circuit?
The official Formula 1 race lap record at Sepang International Circuit is 1:34.080, set by Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) during the 2017 Grand Prix. The official record counts only laps set in the race itself, so faster qualifying laps don’t count. See every circuit’s record on the F1 lap records page. (Source: en.wikipedia.org.)
Who has won at Sepang International Circuit? Recent Formula 1 winners
Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) won the most recent Formula 1 race at Sepang International Circuit, in 2017. Sebastian Vettel has won here 2 times across the last 6 runnings — more than any other driver in this span. Here are the winners of the last 6 runnings at Sepang International Circuit:
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2016 | Daniel Ricciardo | Red Bull Racing |
| 2015 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari |
| 2014 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2013 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull Racing |
| 2012 | Fernando Alonso | Ferrari |
Historical results are immutable facts, compiled from public Formula 1 records — unofficial and not affiliated with Formula 1. Verified 2026-10-06.
When does F1 race at Sepang International Circuit in 2026?
The 2026 Bahrain GP in Malaysia is scheduled for October 4, 2026 — round 16 of the season. For the full weekend schedule, a live countdown and every session converted to your local timezone, see the Bahrain GP in Malaysia start-time page. Browse every F1 circuit guide or the full 2026 race schedule.