From title deciders to controversial clashes, this iconic venue has played host to some unforgettable moments, cementing its place on the MotoGP calendar. We’ve witnessed some modern classics at Sepang over the years as we prepare to head into the unknown in 2026. But before that, take a moment to enjoy some of Sepang's best races and duels below!
2010 – Lorenzo strikes MotoGP gold
The 2010 Malaysian GP was unforgettable, with Jorge Lorenzo facing match point at Sepang. Lorenzo started strong, leading Andrea Dovizioso, whilst Valentino Rossi began to work his way towards the podium. Soon, Lorenzo was demoted to third – leaving the Italians to fight for glory. The battle went down to the wire, with Rossi edging out Dovizioso – snatching victory. However, the memories were made in Lorenzo’s camp as P3 was enough to crown him the 2010 MotoGP World Champion!
2015 – THE Sepang clash
Arguably one of the most infamous moments in MotoGP history came in 2015. Valentino Rossi vs Marc Marquez. With the Championship remaining tight, everything hung in the balance as tension boiled over. Dani Pedrosa took victory ahead of Lorenzo, but it would be the battle for third that created headlines following a clash between Rossi and Marquez. Rossi would later receive a back-of-the-grid penalty for the finale in Valencia after a moment which creates debates to this day…
2016 – Dovi on cloud nine
Unpredictable weather, a delayed start and a remarkable day for Andrea Dovizioso. The lights went out in wet conditions, with Andrea Iannone snatching the lead in the early laps before a crash ended his podium hopes. Everything was still to be decided between Valentino Rossi and Dovizioso, with the #04 eventually putting the hammer down at the front. Dovizioso took his first win since 2009 and became the ninth different winner of the season, beating Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo.
2022 – Ducati’s Malaysian showdown
Sepang 2022 sparked fireworks from lights out as Jorge Martin placed his bid to lead early on. The #89 later suffered a costly mistake, crashing out on Lap 7, leaving Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini to fight for glory. The pair traded blows in a breathtaking fight which went down to the very end. The win went the way of Bagnaia, with Bastianini finishing just 0.270s behind, while Fabio Quartararo earned an important third.
2024 – Simply stunning: Bagnaia and Martin's epic duel
Our 2024 visit to Malaysia will stick in the memories of fans around the globe after a stunning battle between two title contenders. It was the latest instalment of Francesco Bagnaia vs Jorge Martin, with fans treated to a nail-biting fight, with paint and positions traded in the opening laps. Bagnaia dug deep to fend off Martin, keeping his Championship hopes rolling into the final round.