Friday, 25 July 2025 – The newly-rebranded Malaysia Touring Car Championship (MTCC) returns to action this weekend for Round 2, taking place on 25 to 27 July 2025 at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit (SIC). Building on the success of its season opener in May, MTCC continues to gain momentum as it enters the mid-point of the 2025 season.
This round will see a total of 60 entries across all categories, a significant increase from the 51-car grid featured in Round 1. Among the headline developments is the return of defending champion Hayden Haikal, who joins the Malaysia Touring Car (MTC) category after missing Round 1. Although eight cars are registered in MTC, five will take to the grid this weekend.
Azhan Shafriman Hanif, Chief Executive Officer of SIC said, “We are thrilled to see the growth in participation as we head into Round 2. The return of the MTC category and the presence of high-profile drivers such as Hayden Haikal are strong indicators of the MTCC’s growing prominence. With championship ballast now imposed on the top three cars in each category, namely M-Touring 2 (MT2), Touring Production (TP) and T-Production 2 (TP2), based on the current overall standings, we are adding a new layer of strategic complexity to the weekend. MTCC is fast becoming a cornerstone of Malaysian motorsports and we are focused on building a sustainable, competitive and fan-centric platform that supports the long-term growth of the industry.”
Alongside MTCC, the event will also host the second round of the GR86 Malaysia Cup (GR86), which kicked off during Super GT Malaysia, with 18 entries and five total rounds in the season. Also joining the action are TCR Asia Series Rounds 5 & 6, featuring 5 cars battling it out as the regional championship crosses its halfway mark in a 12-round season.
For the first time ever, E-Sport Time Attack x Rakan Muda will be part of MTCC weekend, bringing fans closer to the action and exciting chances to win cool prizes including a Hankook tyre voucher worth RM1,760. This new addition aims to create greater accessibility and deeper engagement for motorsports enthusiasts.
Meanwhile, fans seeking a premium race weekend experience can opt for the Paddock Hospitality Pass, priced at RM318 for full 2-day access. General Paddock Passes are also available at RM100 for 3-day access. Please note that the Festival Aku, Muzik & Kamu Indie 2025, originally set to coincide with Round 2, has been postponed to 29–30 November 2025.
Stay updated by following our social media channels for the programme, entry list, race results, championship standings and more. For media inquiries, please contact PETRONAS SIC Media Relations at mediarelations@sepangcircuit.com.