Malaysian Grand Prix signs new deal until 2018

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The Malaysian Grand Prix will continue to be held at the Sepang International Circuit until at least 2018.

This year's race was the last of the current contract, with negotiations ongoing since last year about a potential extension. The race organisers announced after the chequered flag on Sunday it has finalised a new deal which will run for the next three years.

"Malaysian Prime Minister Y.A.B. Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Tun Haji Abdul Razak, revealed the news of the extension after the conclusion of the 17th edition of the F1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit," the Malaysian race organisers announced.

"It was also confirmed that Petronas will continue to be the time sponsor of the prestigious event for the next three years. Petronas has been supporting the race in Malaysian since it was first held in 1999.

"The contract for the extension was signed [on Sunday] following the successful negotiations between SIC and Formula One Management. The Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix has been a major annual sporting event in the country since it was first hosted here in 1999."

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