A recent social media post by Hannah Yeoh has sparked fresh discussion about the possibility of Formula 1 (F1) returning to Malaysia. In the post, the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) shared a throwback photo of a meeting with Toto Wolff, Team Principal and CEO of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, alongside
A recent social media post by Hannah Yeoh has sparked fresh discussion about the possibility of Formula 1 (F1) returning to Malaysia.
In the post, the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) shared a throwback photo of a meeting with Toto Wolff, Team Principal and CEO of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, alongside Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chairman Datin Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz and CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif.
The caption mentioned a “wonderful conversation exploring potential collaboration in Malaysia”, though no further details were provided.
As the post was shared as a throwback, it is unclear when the meeting took place. Based on timing, it could have been during last year’s Singapore Grand Prix period when Yeoh was still serving as Youth and Sports Minister, although this has not been confirmed.
Regardless, the post has reignited speculation among fans about a potential return of Formula 1 to Sepang. No plans previously, but door not fully closed. Malaysia last hosted Formula 1 in 2017, with the race discontinued due to high costs and declining returns.
Previously, Hannah Yeoh had stated that there were no plans to bring Formula 1 back in the near future, citing the estimated annual hosting fee of around RM300 million, along with multi-year commitments required by rights holder Liberty Media.
However, she also noted that the door was not fully closed, adding that Malaysia would be open to hosting Formula 1 again if there are corporate entities willing to fund the event.
While the meeting itself does not confirm any plans, it does bring together key stakeholders, including government representatives, Sepang Circuit management and one of Formula 1’s leading teams. The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team also maintains strong ties with Malaysia through Petronas, which has been a long-standing title sponsor.
The team was recently in Malaysia ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, further adding to the timing of renewed interest. For now, there is no indication that Formula 1 is returning to Malaysia. Still, the mention of “potential collaboration” is enough to get fans talking once again.