00:02The roar of Formula One is back at Sepang and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim got a first-hand
00:09look at the preparations ahead of this weekend's race.
00:12He joined the pit lane walk at the Sepang International Circuit on Thursday, ahead of the Formula One Gulf Air
00:18Bahrain Grand Prix from October 2nd to 4th.
00:21Anwar arrived at about 3.30pm and was received by the management of SIC and the Bahrain International Circuit before
00:29touring the pit area and meeting representatives from both circuits.
00:33Also in attendance were Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohamed Taufik Johari, Chief Secretary to the Government Tanshri Shamsul Azri
00:41Abu Bakar,
00:42SIC Chief Executive Officer Azan Shafriman Hanif and BIC Chief Executive Sheikh Salman Isa Al-Khalifa.
00:49After touring the paddock, Anwar inspected preparations and facilities at the mall area ahead of the arrival of fans from
00:57Friday.
01:01He also watched a rehearsal by the Royal Malay Regiment Central Band and Bahrain Police Band before mingling with race
01:08volunteers.
01:30More than 200,000 spectators are expected at Sepang over the three-day race weekend.
01:36The Malaysian circuit is serving as a temporary venue for the Bahrain Grand Prix after Malaysia hosted its own F1
01:43race at Sepang from 1999 to 2017.
01:47Good night to see you.
01:48Good night to see you.
01:50Thank you, Peter.
01:51good night to see you.
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