Confirmation from the Sepang Racing Team arrived on Saturday morning with the team confirming Petronas is officially departing the MotoGP championship at the end of the 2021 season.

The Malaysian outfit mutually agreeing to end its title partnership of the Petronas SRT outfit across the Sprinta Racing Moto2 and Moto3 teams and the Yamaha MotoGP outfit.

There was no verification regarding the future of the Moto2 and Moto3 teams, however, with the statement explaining ‘the team is expected to make an announcement regarding its continuation in MotoGP from 2022 onwards under a new independent entity’. Johan Stigefelt having confirmed during Friday at the AustrianGP there will be further news released ahead of Silverstone. [Click here for more]

Chief Executive Officer of Sepang International Circuit (SIC) Azhan Shafriman Hanif stated:

“SIC wishes to thank Petronas for the unwavering support during the partnership and a remarkable journey together.”

“We respect Petronas’ decision, and mutually agreed that this partnership has accomplished its purpose and objectives. We have enjoyed a meaningful partnership, with great achievements and memorable moments with the team. I believe this is not the end of our collaboration in motorsports as we continue our quest in nurturing Malaysia’s motorsports talents.”

“SIC is proud to have been involved in the formation and early development of the team that had surpassed expectations in its performance. We wish the team all the best in the next phase of its evolution under a new entity.”

Petronas’ Head of Strategic Communications, Datin Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz, continued:

“We entered into this partnership with SIC to showcase our R&D capabilities, and we are proud that Petronas Fluid Technology Solutions have been instrumental towards establishing the team’s status as a championship contender.”

“Together, we have created some standout moments in the sport, serving as an indication that we have achieved what we set out to do and we feel it is the right time for us to conclude the partnership.

“On behalf of Petronas, we would like to express our gratitude to SIC for their commitment towards ensuring the success of the partnership.”