The three-day Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang drew 261,000 fans and more than 50,000 international tourists, with a cost-benefit assessment now underway to determine whether Malaysia should resume hosting Formula 1 regularly
After witnessing Singapore’s success in turning F1 into a major tourism and business attraction, Tengku Zafrul says Malaysia must ensure the race delivers sustainable economic returns before bringing it back to Sepang
The 29-year-old’s victory came after a dramatic start to the race, with the scheduled 3 pm start delayed by 93 minutes due to heavy rain and standing water on the circuit
