Wang Yibo at Sepang: Untamed Star Practises for China GT Finale

Wang Yibo, the Chinese actor and singer best known for the hit drama The Untamed, was spotted on track at Sepang International Circuit this week. He was not there for a fan meeting: he was practising for the season finale of the 2026 China GT Championship, which comes to Malaysia next month.

Wang Yibo at Sepang: what happened

Malay Mail reported that Wang was seen at Sepang on 13 October with UNO Racing, putting in laps ahead of the finale. Photos and clips of the session spread quickly among fans on social media, with many Malaysian fans asking the same thing: is he really racing here?

The answer is yes. Sepang hosts the last round of the China GT season, and Wang is on the entry list.

China GT finale at Sepang: dates and his co-driver

The 2026 China GT Championship has five rounds: Shanghai (April), Ningbo (May), Zhuhai (July), Shanghai again (September) and the finale at Sepang. The Sepang race weekend runs from 6 to 8 November 2026, and it is the series' only round outside mainland China this season.

Wang shares the #85 car with Malaysian racer Melvin Moh. Chinese media describe Moh as a driver who has raced since the age of 14 and knows Sepang well, which makes him a useful partner on a track Wang has never raced on.

Why Wang Yibo is practising early

According to Chinese outlet Sina Entertainment, Wang needs to upgrade his international racing licence from grade D to grade C before he can race at Sepang, which explains the early laps a month before the event. Sina also reported that the finale will be his first race outside China.

Motorsport is not a side hobby for Wang. He has raced motorcycles in China since 2019 and has since moved into GT cars, and fans have followed him from round to round this season.

Can fans watch Wang Yibo race at Sepang?

At the time of writing, ticketing details for the China GT round had not been widely published. If you are planning to go, follow Sepang International Circuit's official website and social media for ticket and spectator information, and watch the China GT Championship's own channels for the weekend timetable.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is Wang Yibo racing in Malaysia?

Yes. Wang Yibo is entered in the 2026 China GT Championship, and the season finale takes place at Sepang International Circuit in Selangor. He was seen practising at Sepang on 13 October, ahead of the race weekend.

Q2: When is the China GT race at Sepang?

The China GT finale at Sepang runs from 6 to 8 November 2026. It is the fifth and final round of the season and the only round held outside mainland China this year.

Q3: Who is Wang Yibo's co-driver at Sepang?

Wang shares the #85 car with Malaysian racer Melvin Moh, who has raced since his teens and is familiar with the Sepang circuit.