4 Hours of Sepang
| Asian Le Mans Series | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sepang International Circuit |
| First race | 2013 |
| Last race | 2024 |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Previous names | 3 Hours of Sepang (2013-2016) |
| Most wins (driver) | Ho-Pin Tung David Cheng Andrea Pizzitola Harrison Newey Malthe Jakobsen (2) |
| Most wins (team) | Algarve Pro Racing (4) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Oreca (7) |
| Circuit information | |
| Length | 5.543 km (3.444 mi) |
| Turns | 15 |
The 4 Hours of Sepang is an endurance race for sports cars held at Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia.
History
The race joined the Asian Le Mans Series calendar in 2013. Initially as a 3 hour race (1000km), Sepang replaced the Sentul International Circuit in Indonesiafor the season finale.[1] The inagural event was won by Ho-Pin Tung and David Cheng for OAK Racing. This result guaranteed the team an entry for the 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours. Sepang returned as the finale for the 2014 season, again over 3 hours, and was won by Tung, Cheng joined by third diver Yuan Bo again for OAK Racing. Clearwater Racing won the GT class in their Ferrari 458.[2]
For the 2015-16 season, Sepang would feature twice. The first 3 hour race was won by former Formula One driver Shinji Nakano and Nicolas Leutwiler in the Oreca 03.[3] Meanwhile, a return for round four saw Sean Gelael and Antonio Giovinazzi take victory in the final 3 hour race.[4]
From 2017, Sepang would host a four hour race as opposed to the original three. The first extended race was won by APR in their Ligier JS P2, also winning the overall series title.[5] In 2018 and 2019, Harrison Newey, son of Formula One designer Adrian Newey, took victory.[6] The final pre-hiatus race at Sepang was won in 2020 by Carlin Motorsport.[7].
The race did not take place in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with the Asian Le Mans Series running events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.[8] This was repeated again in 2022, before Sepang returned in 2023.[9] Sepang now features as two races, both 4 hours in duration, held over consecutive days. For 2023, the races were won by 99 Racing (their first victory in the series) and Crowdstrike Racing by APR. [10] APR would win again in 2024, along with RD Limited.[11]
Results
Records
Wins by constructor
| Rank | Constructor | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oreca | 7 | 2015–2016, 2018, 2023 (Race 1)–2024 (Race 2) |
| 2 | Morgan | 2 | 2013–2014 |
| Ligier | 2 | 2017, 2019 | |
| 4 | Dallara | 1 | 2020 |
Wins by engine manufacturer
| Rank | Constructor | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gibson | 5 | 2020–2024 (Race 2) |
| 2 | Judd | 4 | 2013–2015, 2019 |
| 3 | Nissan | 3 | 2016–2018 |
Drivers with multiple wins
| Rank | Driver | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ho-Pin Tung | 2 | 2013–2014 |
| David Cheng | 2013–2014 | ||
| Andrea Pizzitola | 2017, 2019 | ||
| Harrison Newey | 2018–2019 | ||
| Malthe Jakobsen | 2023 (Race 2)–2024 (Race 2) |
Notes
References
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- ^ "Algarve Pro Racing secures convincing victory in Asian Le Mans Sepang finale". algarveproracingteam.com.
- ^ "Carlin Wins Dramatic 4H Sepang After Eurasia Penalty". sportscar365.com.
- ^ "Revised schedule for the 2021 Asian Le Mans Series". 24h-lemans.com.
- ^ "In case you missed it… Asian Le Mans Series will return to south east Asia". fiawec.com.
- ^ "Asian Le Mans Series – 99 Racing and CrowdStrike Racing by APR win in Sepang". 24h-lemans.com.
- ^ "Asian Le Mans Series – RD Limited and Algarve Pro Racing shine in Sepang". 24h-lemans.com.
- ^ "Sepang 3 Hours 2013 - Race Results - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Sepang 3 Hours 2014 - Race Results - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
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- ^ "4 Hours of Sepang 2017 - Race Results - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Sepang 4 Hours 2018 - Race Results - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Sepang 4 Hours 2019 - Race Results - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Sepang 4 Hours 2020 - Race Results - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ O’Connell, R. J. (December 2, 2023). "99 Racing Weathers The Storm To Win Sepang Race 1". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Sepang 4 Hours - Race 1 2023 - Race Results - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Sepang 4 Hours - Race 2 2023 - Race Results - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "4 h Sepang I 2024 - Race Results - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ Kilbey, Stephen (December 8, 2024). "Jakobsen Steers APR To Victory As Rain Storm Hits Race 2". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "4 h Sepang II 2024 - Race Results - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.