[1] The 3.305 km (2.054 mi) winded through central Kuala Lumpur and was designed to showcase the city to the world via television broadcasts of the event.
[2] It passed several major landmarks including the Petronas Towers, Menara KL and Suria KLCC.
One of the major overtaking spots was on Jalan Ampang, one of the main roads in Kuala Lumpur.
[2] The initial reaction to the circuit was positive, however the drivers visiting from the V8 Supercars series noted the track's difficulty.
[3] Meanwhile, other drivers cited the circuit's bumps, narrow width and camber changes as providing a unique challenge.