Link Copiedcheck_circle
Auto News

MotoGP "Wrecking" The SIC Track Upcoming Oct with Petronas as Brand Ambassador

Jesica Sendai

Share via

After the nation battled with COVID-19 pandemic for these past two years, Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is back on track bringing more exciting races which resume from cancelled events before.

This time around, PETRONAS was honored to become main sponsor of  MotoGP  which offers a unique opportunity to reinvent Malaysia’s sports tourism benefiting locals and visitors after pandemic hits worldwide.


Credit to SIC facebook

On top of that, the event will be named under PETRONAS GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA starting this year onwards with the nation’s energy company becoming its official ambassador.

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports: "We’re very happy to confirm that the Grand Prix of Malaysia will remain on the calendar until at least 2024. Malaysia is a vital market for MotoGP™ and it is a pleasure to race at Sepang and witness the incredible passion of the fans who fill the grandstands.


CEO of Dorna Sports, Carmelo Ezpeleta said the company is looking forward to come back and race. With the recent announcement, the event is set to reschedule on October 21 to 23, 2022.

A new agreement established between Sepang International Circuit and Dorna Sports confirms the future of a Grand Prix in one of the field’s most passionate arenas.

“In line with our #WelcomeHome theme, this year is about the revival of international motorsports with more unique offerings to the fans." stated CEO of Sepang International Circuit, Azhan Shafriman Hanif.

To bring back memories, Sepang International Circuit or known as Home of Motorsports is popular for its state-of-art concept and prestigious motorsports events for example F1 Grand Prix that left astonishing experience to our fellow Malaysians as well.


 

 


Tagged:

Petronas
MotoGP
Share This Article

Written By

Jesica Sendai

from 9 to 5 grinder to 'racing' her way in the automotive industry through editorial work.

Share via

Related News

Auto News
Sarawak’s Gas Push Could Undermine Petronas - Analyst

Sarawak’s Gas Push Could Undermine Petronas - Analyst

Sarawak’s bid for gas control could unsettle Petronas and Malaysia’s reputation as a trusted LNG supplier.

08-09-2025
Auto News
PM: No RON95 Price Hike Despite Global Tensions

PM: No RON95 Price Hike Despite Global Tensions

Malaysia will keep RON95 prices steady despite rising global oil tensions, says PM.

EV
CAEP Calls for Closer Ties Between Auto and Chip Sectors

CAEP Calls for Closer Ties Between Auto and Chip Sectors

A new roadmap is in the works to integrate semiconductors into Malaysia’s automotive growth strategy.

Tech
ADaPTiV: MARii, Petronas Smart Vehicle Maintenance Tech

ADaPTiV: MARii, Petronas Smart Vehicle Maintenance Tech

MARii and Petronas launch ADaPTiV to revolutionise car care using AI and real-time data.

Auto News
PMX: Petronas Layoffs Not a Crisis, Mostly Contract Staff

PMX: Petronas Layoffs Not a Crisis, Mostly Contract Staff

PMX: 5,000 job cuts at Petronas isn’t alarming, most affected are contract workers.

Auto News
5,000 Retrenched As Petronas ‘Reinvents’ Itself

5,000 Retrenched As Petronas ‘Reinvents’ Itself

Petronas ‘reinvents’ itself, job cuts totalling up to 5,000 people, promotion freeze, and revamped processes comes in wake of which.

Auto News
Perodua Inks MoU With Gentari And Petronas For EV Charging And More

Perodua Inks MoU With Gentari And Petronas For EV Charging And More

Perodua inks Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gentari and Petronas over EV charging and various additional services.

21-11-2024
EV
Petronas Reportedly Set To Sell Minority Stake In Gentari

Petronas Reportedly Set To Sell Minority Stake In Gentari

Petronas reportedly mulling to sell minority stake in its Gentari renewable energies arm to fund expansion plans.

Latest News

Auto News
iCaur V23 Earns 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating

iCaur V23 Earns 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating

Newly launched iCaur V23 EV SUV posts strong 91.02-point score in ASEAN NCAP 2021–2025 protocol crash-tests.

Auto News
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Earns 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Score

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Earns 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Score

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV C-SUV earns 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, posting an impressive 94.68-point score.

Auto News
Updated Fuel Prices From 25 To 31 December

Updated Fuel Prices From 25 To 31 December

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the retail prices of all fuels in Malaysia, for the coming week of 25 to 31 December, 2025, the rates are as such.

Auto News
Malaysian EV Market Buzzing Ahead Of Year-End Tax Changes

Malaysian EV Market Buzzing Ahead Of Year-End Tax Changes

EV registrations jump as buyers rush to beat the fully imported tax exemption, with Tesla, BYD, and Proton leading the charge.

24-12-2025
Auto News
DBKL Deploys Smart Traffic Light System Worth RM42 Million

DBKL Deploys Smart Traffic Light System Worth RM42 Million

DBKL deploys and maintains new ITMAX adaptive, data-driven smart traffic light systems across Kuala Lumpur.

Auto News
Penang Expects 2.2M Vehicles This Christmas, School Holidays

Penang Expects 2.2M Vehicles This Christmas, School Holidays

More than 2.2 million vehicles are expected to enter Penang during the Christmas season and school holidays.

24-12-2025
Auto News
smart Malaysia Celebrates 2nd Anniversary with smart Owners Club Malaysia

smart Malaysia Celebrates 2nd Anniversary with smart Owners Club Malaysia

smart Malaysia celebrates its second anniversary together with smart Owners Club Malaysia.

24-12-2025
Auto News
RM20 Million Allocated To Ipoh City Council For Road Resurfacing

RM20 Million Allocated To Ipoh City Council For Road Resurfacing

Ipoh City Council (MBI) granted with RM20 million funding from federal government for road resurfacing.

23-12-2025