MALAYSIA's love affair with Formula One to continue into 14th year

Starting from March 23rd ' 25th, the PETRONAS Formula One Malaysia Grand Prix enters into the 14th edition of the "hottest' race in the world.

In conjunction with the official launch, Sepang International Circuit (SIC) ' promoter and organizer of the 2012 Formula 1TM PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix, kicks off a month long celebration of love for Malaysia's most exciting international racing event, leading upto the Race Day on the 25th of March.

Speaking at the official launch of the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, SIC Chairman Dato' Mokhzani Tun Dr Mahathir said "the circuit would be working hard to make the 14th edition of the Formula 1TM PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix the best ever since year one. Sepang International Circuit has a lot to offer to all motor sports enthusiast especially F1 fans, where the tickets are most affordable in the world & offers the best of Malaysian hospitality,."

Based on an independent study, the preliminary results indicated that the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix generated total economic activity of approximately RM 200 million. This study shows that the average spending of a foreign visitor is approximately RM 7,000 while that of a domestic visitor is RM 2,500.

PETRONAS, title sponsor of the "hottest' race since 1999, has also lined up a host of promotional activities not only to draw spectators to the circuit but also to continue enhancing the public's understanding and appreciation of this prestigious sport and the benefits it brings to the nation.

PETRONAS' Group Corporate Affairs Division Senior General Manager, Dato Mohammad Medan Abdullah said "PETRONAS' involvement in Formula One is in two fronts; as the title sponsor of the PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix since the past 13 years, as well as a title partner to the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. As we prepare for the 14th edition of the Grand Prix, we are embarking on a series to build up the excitement for the race. These, among others, include the week ' long 2012 PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix showcase at the Suria KLCC and the annual MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS.

Fans are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets early because seat selection will not be allowed during the ticket purchase process on 23rd to 25th March 2012 race days in the interest of serving larger crowd of patrons present at the circuit ground.

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