Putrajaya Street Circuit
Putrajaya Street Circuit at a glance
- Location
- Putrajaya, Putrajaya (Federal Territory)
- Type
- historic circuit (defunct)
- Length
- 2.56 km (1.591 mi)
- Turns
- 14
- Surface
- asphalt (public roads)
- Opened
- 2014
Track map and layout
The Putrajaya Street Circuit was a temporary Formula E layout designed by British architect Simon Gibbons and built on the wide ceremonial boulevard Persiaran Perdana in Putrajaya, Malaysia's purpose-built administrative capital, near the Perdana Putra government complex. The 2.560 km, 14-turn circuit combined a chicane after the main straight with a tight hairpin at Turn 9 described at the time as reminiscent of Macau's Circuit da Guia, all set against Putrajaya's modernist government architecture. It hosted the second round of the Formula E championship in both the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons before being dropped from the calendar.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Full circuit | 2.56 km | 2.560 km, 14 turns; used for both Putrajaya ePrix races |
Events and race weekends
The circuit hosted the Putrajaya ePrix as round two of the inaugural 2014-15 Formula E season on 22 November 2014, won by Sam Bird, and again as round two of the 2015-16 season on 7 November 2015, won by Lucas di Grassi. Formula E dropped Putrajaya from its calendar from the 2016-17 season onward, and the venue has not hosted a race since.
Getting there and parking
Putrajaya sits about 25 km south of central Kuala Lumpur and close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, making it an easy day trip by road; the wide boulevards used for the former circuit remain part of the city's ordinary road network.
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) · about 20 min drive
Hotels and camping near Putrajaya Street Circuit
Putrajaya has a limited hotel scene of its own aimed largely at government and conference visitors; most travellers base themselves in Kuala Lumpur city centre, a short drive or KLIA Transit-plus-taxi journey away, for a wider choice of accommodation.
Where to look
A handful of hotels within Putrajaya itself; Kuala Lumpur city centre for a much wider range of accommodation nearby.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
There is no public track-day or driving access; the circuit existed only as closed public roads for two Formula E race weekends in 2014 and 2015 and has not been used for motorsport since.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula E lap record | 1:22.748 | Sébastien Buemi | Renault Z.E.15 | 2015 |
Spectator guide
For its two race weekends, the circuit offered spectators a striking setting against Putrajaya's modernist government buildings and boulevards; no spectator event has taken place there since 2015.
Weather
- November (both races): tail end of Malaysia's wet season; hot and humid with a strong chance of rain
History of Putrajaya Street Circuit
An early stop on Formula E's founding calendar
The Putrajaya Street Circuit was built for Formula E's very first season, hosting round two of the 2014-15 championship on 22 November 2014, only the series' second race ever held. Laid out by British architect Simon Gibbons along Persiaran Perdana, the ceremonial boulevard running through Putrajaya, Malaysia's purpose-built federal administrative capital south of Kuala Lumpur, the 2.560 km, 14-turn circuit combined a chicane off the main straight with a tight Macau-style hairpin, set against the city's modernist government architecture. Sam Bird won that first race for Virgin Racing.
A second race, then a quiet exit
Putrajaya returned as round two of the 2015-16 season on 7 November 2015, with Lucas di Grassi taking victory and Sébastien Buemi setting the circuit's fastest ever lap. That proved to be the circuit's final Formula E race: the series dropped Putrajaya from its calendar from the 2016-17 season onward as part of its broader rotation of venues in Formula E's early, still-evolving years, without a publicly stated single reason for the change.
A closed chapter in Formula E's history
Unlike some abandoned circuits, Putrajaya's roads were never purpose-built racing infrastructure beyond temporary barriers and signage; the boulevard simply returned to its normal function as part of the city's road network. As of 2026 there is no indication Formula E or any other major series plans to return to Putrajaya, and the circuit is remembered chiefly as one of the series' first-season venues rather than as an ongoing motorsport site.
Frequently asked questions
Did Formula E ever race at Putrajaya again after 2015?+
No. The circuit hosted the Putrajaya ePrix in both the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons, but was dropped from the calendar from 2016-17 onward and has not hosted a race since.
How long was the Putrajaya Street Circuit?+
The circuit was 2.560 km (1.591 miles) long with 14 turns, laid out along Persiaran Perdana in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Who designed the Putrajaya Street Circuit?+
British architect Simon Gibbons, who had prior experience with Formula One Management and Olympic venues, designed the layout.
What is the Formula E lap record at Putrajaya?+
Sébastien Buemi set the fastest lap, 1:22.748, driving a Renault Z.E.15, during the 2015 Putrajaya ePrix.
Can you visit the former Putrajaya Street Circuit?+
The boulevard used for the circuit remains an ordinary public road within Putrajaya; there is no dedicated circuit infrastructure or event to visit today.
Other tracks nearby
- Sepang International Circuit · 19 km · road course
- Kuala Lumpur Street Circuit · 26 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Johor Circuit · 294 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Marina Bay Street Circuit · 302 km · street circuit
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.