Johor Bahru will witness the grand opening of a state-of-the-art motorsport facility set to transform the Southeast Asian racing landscape. Located just 25 minutes drive from the Singapore-Malaysia checkpoint via the Second Link, Sunway Circuit Iskandar Puteri is an ultra-modern 4.5km racing destination promising easy access for both Singaporeans and Malaysians eager for race-day thrills and weekend adventures. Wonderfully, the racing circuit is set to open by the end of 2025. And it may rival the magnificent Marina Bay Street Circuit thanks to its iconic designs with FIA Grade 1 and FIM Grade A standards. Here’s what we know about Sunway Circuit Iskandar Puteri in JB.
F1-designed facilities
The thrilling motorsport venue features world-class designs by famous circuit architect Hermann Tilke (known for designing several Formula 1 facilities globally). The new circuit is set to blend smoothly into the township of Sunway City Iskandar Puteri.
The main track, a sweeping 4.5km ribbon of tarmac, will be built to the highest international standards—qualifying it to host both Formula 1 and MotoGP events. Expect breathtaking turns, grandstand-worthy straightaways, and challenging corners that will thrill every racing enthusiasts, professional, or amateur.
Additionally, the facility will features a 1.5km pro karting track, a dedicated hill climb course, a 4×4 off-road park, and an advanced driving zone for safety and performance training. Meanwhile, visitors can enjoy modern pit buildings, plush VIP suites, media centres, family-friendly spectator zones, and a range of experiential attractions.
The highly-anticipated Sunway Circuit Iskandar Puteri stands poised to redefine motorsports tourism in the region. Read on to see how it could potentially rival Marina Bay Street Circuit for competitions.
How could the Sunway Circuit rival Marina Bay Circuit?
Sunway Circuit Iskandar Puteri has the potential to rival the Marina Bay Street Circuit thanks to its world-class layout by Tilke, modern facilities, and broad motorsport appeal. Although, Sunway offers a permanent 4.5km circuit with facilities for F1, MotoGP, karting, hill climbs, and off-road experiences—all in a lifestyle-oriented setting near Singapore. We anticipate it to entice major international events to Malaysia.
This is different to Marina Bay Street Circuit which is famous for its dramatic night races, tight 23-corner street layout, and downtown Singapore atmosphere every year. Meanwhile, parts of the +4km track are temporarily created using streets for the F1 Races.
Certainly, this iconic motorsport venue and lifestyle hub will give the Marina Bay Street Circuit a run for its money and could position itself as one of Southeast Asia’s next big motorsport hotspots.
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