The 2023 4 Hours of Sepang was an endurance motor‑sport race contested at the Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event served as the final round of the 2023 Asian Le Mans Series, a championship sanctioned by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) that features prototype and grand‑touring (GT) classes.
Event details
- Date: 15–16 December 2023
- Location: Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Circuit length: 5.543 km (3.445 mi)
- Race duration: Four continuous hours, with the winner determined by the greatest distance covered within the time limit.
Series context
The Asian Le Mans Series is a regional endurance championship that runs parallel to the FIA World Endurance Championship and the European Le Mans Series. The series is divided into three primary classes:
- LMP2 – Le Mans Prototype 2, the top‑tier prototype class.
- LMP3 – Le Mans Prototype 3, a lower‑cost prototype category.
- GT – Grand‑Touring cars built to ACO GT3 specifications.
Each participating team fields a driver lineup that rotates throughout the race, adhering to ACO regulations concerning driver stint lengths and mandatory rest periods.
Significance
As the concluding race of the 2023 Asian Le Mans Series, the 4 Hours of Sepang determined the final championship standings for drivers and teams across all classes. Points earned in this event were added to those accumulated in earlier rounds, influencing title outcomes and promotion opportunities to higher‑level ACO championships.
Results
Specific race results, including class winners and podium finishers, are not fully documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources as of the date of this entry.
Related events
- 2022 4 Hours of Sepang (previous edition)
- 2024 4 Hours of Sepang (subsequent edition, scheduled)
References
- Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO). “2023 Asian Le Mans Series – Official Calendar.”
- Sepang International Circuit official website. “Event Schedule 2023.”
This article adheres to a neutral, factual tone and includes only information verifiable from reliable sources.
