Najib launches Malaysia’s own F1 team

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak today announced that Malaysia will participate in the FIA Formula One world championship through its own racing team - 1Malaysia F1 Team, starting from 2010. Najib said that the Formula One Federation (FIA) has accepted Malaysia's bid to enter the 2010 and future championships.The premier said that the 1Malaysia F1 team was a government and private initiative, combining the collaborative experience of Proton and Lotus.He said the team was supported by world-class expertise, and backed by the Sepang international circuit, Motorsports Association of Malaysia as well as Automobile Association of Malaysia. Speaking to reporters at Ministry of...