Singaporean Driver Suffers Spinal Injuries in High-Speed Crash at Sepang Circuit

A Singapore-registered Mercedes AMG GT R crashed at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on May 19, 2025. The driver, an experienced racer, sustained spinal injuries after the car's brakes reportedly failed at 229km/h. The car's owner was in the passenger seat. Azman Nor, the Facebook user who posted the viral video, stated, "The impact happened at around 180km/h after the car had completed a few laps." The video footage shows the driver shouting, "Oh f***, there's no brake!" moments before the collision. The incident highlights the dangers of racing in a vehicle not equipped for such demands. The driver is currently hospitalized with spinal injuries. This incident underscores the importance of vehicle safety and the risks associated with high-speed driving, even for experienced drivers.