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First included in the Formula One World Championship in 1999, the current Malaysian Grand Prix is held at the hyper-modern Sepang International Circuit at Sepang, Malaysia.
The nine World Championship Malaysian Grands Prix have seen a good deal of action on and off the track, whilst the weather — furnace heat one minute, tropical storm the next — adds extra spice. The most notable Grand Prix at Sepang to date was the inaugural event in 1999. It saw Michael Schumacher return to the sport after his absence due to a broken leg sustained at that year's British Grand Prix, dominating the race and handing the victory to title-hopeful team-mate Eddie Irvine, only for both Ferraris to be disqualified due to a technical irregularity, handing the title — until the steward's decision was over-ruled — to Mika Häkkinen.
The 2001 event was hit by a heavy rainstorm in the middle of the race which made conditions very difficult. Conditions were so bad that the two Ferraris of Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello spun off almost simultaneously at the same corner. Remarkably, they both recovered to score a Ferrari "1-2", because for a long time they were nearly 5 seconds fastar than anyone else on the field. Elsewhere, the race was even lead by Jos Verstappen, surprisingly. However, as the track begun to dry, he fell back to 7th, but his efforts to keep positions were memorable.
Since 2001, the Malaysian Grand Prix has moved from the end of the schedule to the beginning, which has seen some topsy-turvy results as teams and drivers get to grips with their new equipment, with many races heavily influenced by the winners and losers of the scramble for position into the tight double hairpin bend at the first corner.
Package Inclusions
** 4 nights accommodation at a selection of Kuala Lumpur hotels
** Daily Breakfast
** 2 Day Grandstand ticket Section F Gold to the 2009 Malaysian Grand Prix for Saturday & Sunday **Grandstand Upgrades Available**
** Return Private Car Transfers from KL International Airport to Hotel
** EXPERIENCE - Kuala Lumpur - Countryside and Batu Caves Tour. A trip to the outskirts along the 'Ambassador Row', Istana Sharif Ali, Malay Villages.
** EXPERIENCE - Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia Cultural Night Tour. A trip to the Malaysian way of life - a harmonious mingling of the different races, cultures and religions.
** 2 Day Return private car track transfers between hotel and Sepang International Circuit on Saturday & Sunday
** Booking Fees & Ticket Handling Charges
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