KUALA LUMPUR: The Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) generated an economic impact of nearly RM950 million, the Dewan Rakyat was told.
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari said the race, held from Oct 2 to 4, attracted approximately 261,000 fans, including an estimated 103,000 on race day.
Citing Formula One Management (FOM), he said the race was broadcast internationally and watched by 827 million viewers.
"More than 97,000 tickets were estimated to have been sold, while more than 50,000 international tourists and about 5,000 foreign workers came to Malaysia for the event," he said.
