MotoGP riders say Sepang tarmac completely “destroyed”: “It’s like a motocross track”
The majority of the MotoGP grid has reported severe asphalt deterioration at the Sepang International Circuit ahead of this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix.
Sepang International Circuit: What Happened
Motorsport.com reported on Friday, October 30, 2026 in a story involving Sepang International Circuit, Malaysian Grand Prix. Several. Here is how the report opens:
The majority of the MotoGP grid has reported severe asphalt deterioration at the Sepang International Circuit ahead of this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix. Several riders revealed being struck by loose pieces of tarmac during the opening two practice sessions on Friday, with at least one rider suffering minor bruises as a result. With Sepang having hosted the first pre-season test of the…
It is one of many MotoGP stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Grand Prix motorcycle racing and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: MotoGP riders say Sepang tarmac completely “destroyed”: “It’s like a motocross track”
- Who’s involved: Sepang International Circuit and Malaysian Grand Prix. Several
- League: MotoGP
- First reported: Friday, October 30, 2026 by Motorsport.com
Background: Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the highest class of motorcycle road racing. Events are held on road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Independent motorcycle racing events have been held since the start of the twentieth century, when large national events were often given the title Grand Prix. In 1949, the FIM was founded as the international governing body for motorcycle sport, and it coordinated rules so that select events could become part of official world championships.
Text from Wikipedia’s Grand Prix motorcycle racing article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Sepang International Circuit?
The majority of the MotoGP grid has reported severe asphalt deterioration at the Sepang International Circuit ahead of this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix. Several riders revealed being struck by loose pieces of tarmac during the opening two practice sessions on Friday, with at least one rider suffering minor bruises as a result. With Sepang having hosted the first pre-season test of the… Motorsport.com reported the story on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Who reported this MGP story?
Motorsport.com first reported it on Friday, October 30, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related MotoGP news.
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