SEPANG, Malaysia -- Lewis Hamilton says Formula One will lose one of its toughest physical challenges when the Malaysian Grand Prix drops off the calendar next year.
This weekend's race at Sepang will be the last F1 race at the circuit after the Malaysian government decided not to renew the contract beyond the end of 2017. The race, which takes place on a high-speed circuit in temperatures that are usually above 30C, is one of the toughest on the calendar for drivers and Hamilton says he will miss that challenge.
"It is definitely sad to think this is the last race because it is such an epic grand prix in terms of a physical challenge," he said at a press conference ahead of the race weekend.