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Malaysia has long had ambitions to join the countries hosting international motor sport and the country now has a circuit worthy of hosting both the F1 and FIM Motorcycle Grands Prix. The Sepang Circuit was built in 1998 and, so good were its facilities, it became the inspiration for all of Formula One’s subsequent new tracks.

The Malaysian Grand Prix circuit is a futuristic blend of stainless steel and glass-fronted buildings and an impressive double-sided main grandstand capable of seating 50.000 spectators. It has been specifically designed to encourage overtaking, being very wide and containing at least four slow corners following long straights. The other 10 corners are medium-to high-speed and top speeds of over 180 mph are predicted.

Huge grandstand capacity at the Sepang International Circuit makes for great viewing, particularly in the double-fronted stand opposite the pits. However, general admission is a good option as well because some of the best corners on the track - Turn 5, for example - are only accessible by foot.

Malaysia’s weather is generally glorious, though 70 percent humidity is not unusual, so take lots of water with you to the track.

You can keep up to speed with all the action throughout the weekend by hiring a Kangaroo TV handset at the circuit, which offers access to several channels of live video, audio and data content.

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