The Sepang International Circuit was voted the world's 'most challenging' track on the Grand Prix Calendar by F1 drivers in 1999. The Sepang International Circuit is a proud achievement by AZ-M&R-WCT JV (A joint venture between Ahmad Zaki Sdn. Bhd., Murray & Roberts (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and WCT Berhad), where Ahmad Zaki Sdn. Bhd. was the lead member of the JV. WCT Berhad hold 30% equity in the JV. The state-of-the-art circuit was completed in a record time of 14 months and in recognition of its ultramodern facilities, it is the only circuit in the world allowed to incorporate the F1 logo on its official name.
The Sepang International Circuit, from aerial view, signifies a hibiscus, the national flower of Malaysia. The circuit was built in stadium-type concept, with the track recessed in the valley. The circuit has a double frontage grandstand overlooking the two longest straights, which hosts up to 100,000 spectators. This challenging race track is 5.542km with 16m width (up to 25m width at turn 15). There are 15 turns in total, and the longest straight is 927m at the start-finish line.
Scope of Work:
- Earthworks (cut & fill 8,000,000m3, removal of unsuitable materials 600,000m3),
- Landscaping & erosion control (600 acres)
- Race track (5.542km)
- Grand stand (Main grandstand - 32,000 seats, natural grandstand - 80,000 to 100,000 seating capacity)
- Buildings (Pit buildings, Welcome centre, medical centre, media centre for 600 journalists, ancillary buildings)
- Concrete paddock (91,000m2)
- Carpark (30,000 capacity)
- Services road (13.0km)
- Reservoir
- Sewerage system (6.2km)
- Surface drainage
Project Length: 14 months
Completion Date: 5th December 1998
Construction Cost/ Contract Value: RM308 million
Awards & Achievements:
1. CIDB Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Award 2001 – Special Project Award