Sepang International Circuit
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · 5.000 km · 56 laps
- Type
- Permanent circuit
- Speed trap (file)
- 310 km/h
- Country
- Malaysia
2026 Grand Prix
First Grand Prix on the calendar we store: 1950. These notes are for F1RaceDraft predictions — fan-made, not affiliated with the FIA or Formula 1. Length and lap counts come from our circuit file, not from live timing.
Overtaking
Race craft and tyre delta decide more than a single qualifying lap.
Tyres
Long-run pace from practice is a better guide than one flying lap.
DNF calls
Mechanical issues and contact still happen; do not force two DNFs from the same crash zone without a reason.
Fastest lap
Usually a car that stays in the points fight and can afford a late stop.
Podium
Start from Saturday’s order, then adjust for race pace and pit windows.
P1, P2 and P3 are three exact calls. A driver who only “podiums” in the wrong slot scores zero for that place. Use the layout notes above, then lock the card on the Grand Prix page.
What to do with the notes
Overtaking, tyres, retirements, fastest lap and the podium are separate calls on the six. Read them as circuit character, then lock the card on the Grand Prix page. The notes are not a predicted result.