SEPANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim spent time watching the 2026 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) here today.
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari and SIC chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif welcomed Anwar upon his arrival.
He was then taken on a tour of the K2 Hillstand spectator seating area before heading to the starting grid to mingle with spectators ahead of the MotoGP race, which began at 3pm.
The atmosphere at the circuit was further enlivened by a rendition of the national anthem, Negaraku, by national songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin.
Ducati Lenovo Team rider Marc Marquez emerged victorious in today’s race, followed by Pedro Acosta of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in second place and Alex Marquez of BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP in third.
The victory saw Marc Marquez strengthen his position at the top of the 2026 MotoGP world championship standings with 399 points, extending his lead over closest challenger Jorge Martin of Aprilia Racing to 44 points. Martin has 355 points.