Sepang Circuit Malaysia

The 3.447 mile Speang track features four slow corners following two long straights and ten medium to high-speed corners. The 23 yard wide track makes overtaking easy and allows for plenty of open throttle. One of the GP calendars longest laps is made even harder for the riders by the gruelling heat and humidity. The circuit is famous for its enormous grandstands, featuring hibiscus (the national flower of Malaysia) style roofs which dominate both straights.

The circuit can accommodate up to 80,000 spectators with grandstand seating for 30,000. The Mall grandstand between the two straights provides the best viewing and the most expensive seats. Other grandstands are to be found inside the circuit while the Hillstand offers cheaper seats. Grandstand facilities include toilets, refreshments and disabled access.

The 2005 race saw Loris Capirossi win his second MotoGP race in a row after beating Valentino Rossi to victory. But second for the Yamaha superstar was more than enough to secure Rossi his fifth consecutive premier-class crown and seventh ever world title. Rossi was having problems with his setup, which saw him starting from seventh on the grid. The main consolation for Rossi was that Max Biaggi, the only man that could stop him taking the title, was having even bigger problems - qualifying way back in twelfth.

Located in the heart of the country's Multimedia Super Corridor, the Sepang Circuit is accessible via air, rail and road. Limousines, shuttle services, and car rentals are available at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which is only a 10-minute drive from the circuit. The circuit is also connected via major highways and expressways. From Kuala Lumpur (KL), take the North-South Highway towards the KLIA Interchange. It would take roughly 45 minutes to get to the circuit from KL.