Big changes to Sepang circuit layout for 2016 F1 race

Malaysia's Formula 1 chief has revealed that the Sepang International Circuit has undergone significant changes ahead of the 2016 race.

Usually one of the first races each year, the event just outside Kuala Lumpur has instead been paired with the nearby and popular Singapore night race this season.

Sepang chief Razlan Razali revealed that changes have been made to the corners at Sepang, which according to the Straits Times newspaper have been done to encourage overtaking.

"There will be some unknowns for the teams and drivers as we've changed the dynamics of the circuit a little bit at the various turns. It will be as if they've come to Sepang circuit for the first time."

Razali also confirmed, "On Monday after race day in Singapore, the F1 freight will be transported by road to the Sepang circuit. It's the first time it's been done in the region."

Singapore's race is on 18 September, with Malaysia taking place two weeks later.