The Malaysian leg of the Formula 1 ^[1] motor racing championships is back in town and a whole host of parties will ensure Kuala Lumpur never sleeps for the coming week.

The Malaysian Grand Prix will start April 6 culminating with the race on April 8 which also happens to be Easter Sunday.

Most teams sent their top drivers and test drivers around the Sepang F ^[2]1 track this past week ahead of what is billed as the world’s hottest race. Yes, hot is the operative word in Malaysia especially during the race.

The organisers expect a record crowd this year as they try to renew the Malaysian GP series which expires 2010. Singapore is trying to get onto the bandwagon by offering a street circuit and night racing in a move some see as competition to the Malaysian GP.

Whatever happens, let the parties begin and the race start.