Sepang International Circuit
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · 20 completed races
Sepang International Circuit is a mixed circuit (provisional classification). A midfield comparison needs at least two qualifying races of this type.
Grid and race movement
Overtaking guide
Historical frequencyInsufficient data — no sourced race totals yet.
Rating: insufficient data. At least 3 sourced races are required.
tenthz’s guide uses historical reported counts. Weather, strategy, field size and regulations affect the totals; this is not an official F1 rating or a prediction for the next race.
Definition, coverage and race totals
Average = sum of all sourced Grand Prix totals divided by the number of sourced races. Each race counts once. Missing totals are excluded, never counted as zero. We do not add separate Sprint totals. Hard means under 30, Medium 30 to under 60, and Easy 60 or more reported overtakes per race. These are fixed tenthz editorial bands, not a ranking against a changing sample of circuits.
Source: F1’s “Need to Know” race previews. The published totals are reproduced as reported; those articles do not specify all counting exclusions. We do not infer them from finishing positions or OpenF1 position swaps. Years and layouts may differ from today’s circuit; a source check does not establish complete historical coverage.
From grid to finish
Drivers finished 2.19 places ahead of their starting position on average.
Across 320 classified driver results in 20 Grands Prix (1999–2026).
- Finished ahead of grid65% (208/320)
- Kept starting position10% (33/320)
- Finished behind grid25% (79/320)
These are start-to-finish changes, not a count of on-track overtakes. Pit stops, penalties and retirements ahead can all affect the result.
How this is calculated
Starting grid position minus official classified finishing position. P10 to P7 is a gain of three places. Each eligible driver result counts once; unclassified results, disqualifications, non-starters and unknown grids are excluded. This describes historical results, not how easy it is to overtake. Circuit layouts and regulations may differ across the years shown.
Race-by-race position changes
| Race | Cars | Net places / classified result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia | 20 | 0.3 |
| 2017 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 18 | 1.28 |
| 2016 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 16 | 3.38 |
| 2015 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 15 | 0.93 |
| 2014 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 15 | 2.73 |
| 2013 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 17 | 2.94 |
| 2012 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 22 | 1.09 |
| 2011 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 19 | 0.79 |
| 2010 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 18 | 3.5 |
| 2009 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 18 | 1.06 |
| 2008 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 17 | 2.12 |
| 2007 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 18 | 1.22 |
| 2006 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 14 | 4.79 |
| 2005 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 13 | 3.08 |
| 2004 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 16 | 2.81 |
| 2003 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 13 | 2.23 |
| 2002 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 13 | 3 |
| 2001 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 14 | 3.57 |
| 2000 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 13 | 2.38 |
| 1999 · Malaysian Grand Prix | 11 | 3.09 |
Current grid at this circuit 2026 GRID
| Driver | Starts / wins | Circuit avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 1 / 0 | 2 |
| Max Verstappen | 4 / 2 | 2.75 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 12 / 1 | 3.82 |
| Charles Leclerc | 1 / 0 | 4 |
| Isack Hadjar | 1 / 0 | 5 |
| Oscar Piastri | 1 / 0 | 6 |
| Fernando Alonso | 17 / 3 | 6.4 |
| Valtteri Bottas | 6 / 0 | 6.8 |
| Liam Lawson | 1 / 0 | 7 |
| Lando Norris | 1 / 0 | 9 |
| Sergio Pérez | 7 / 0 | 9.17 |
| Arvid Lindblad | 1 / 0 | 10 |
| Lance Stroll | 2 / 0 | 10 |
| Nico Hülkenberg | 8 / 0 | 10.13 |
| Carlos Sainz | 4 / 0 | 12 |
| Franco Colapinto | 1 / 0 | 13 |
| Esteban Ocon | 3 / 0 | 13.67 |
| Oliver Bearman | 1 / 0 | 14 |
| Pierre Gasly | 2 / 0 | 15 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | 1 / 0 | 18 |
| George Russell | 1 / 0 | 20 |
| Alexander Albon | 1 / 0 | — |
Circuit averages use imported official finishes across seasons; season averages use 2026. An absent visit is unavailable, not zero.
Fastest recorded lap in the imported results. Circuit layouts may differ; this is not a verified record for the current configuration.
Most wins · drivers
| Name | Wins |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Vettel | 4 |
| Fernando Alonso | 3 |
| Michael Schumacher | 3 |
| Kimi Räikkönen | 2 |
| Max Verstappen | 2 |
| Daniel Ricciardo | 1 |
| Eddie Irvine | 1 |
| Giancarlo Fisichella | 1 |
| Jenson Button | 1 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 1 |
Most wins · constructors
| Name | Wins |
|---|---|
| Ferrari | 7 |
| Red Bull | 6 |
| McLaren | 2 |
| Renault | 2 |
| Brawn | 1 |
| Mercedes | 1 |
| Williams | 1 |