SEPANG, Nov 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today spent time watching the 2026 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (GP) race at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) here.

Anwar’s arrival was welcomed by Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Mohammed Taufiq Johari and SIC Chief Executive Officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif.

He was then brought to tour the K2 Hillstand spectator seating area before heading to the starting grid to mingle with spectators ahead of the MotoGP class race, which began at 3pm.

The atmosphere at the racing circuit was further enlightened by a rendition of the national anthem, Negaraku, by National Songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin.

Today’s race saw Ducati Lenovo Team rider Marc Marquez strengthen his position at the summit of the 2026 MotoGP world championship after emerging as the champion, 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 collect 399 points, thereby widening the gap to 44 points over his closest challenger, Jorge Martin of Aprilia Racing, who now has 355 points. — Bernama