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Malaysia will host the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit on October 2-4, 2026, in a landmark arrangement reflecting strengthened diplomatic and sporting ties between the two nations.
Petronas has clarified it holds only naming rights to Sepang International Circuit and plays no role in managing tickets or organising the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix scheduled for October 2026 at the Malaysian venue.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that Malaysia will require approximately RM16 million to ready the Sepang International Circuit for the anticipated return of Formula One racing to the country.
Malaysia will host the 2026 F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4, following the original Bahrain race's cancellation due to regional tensions. The historic relocation marks the first time an F1 race has moved to another country.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that a decision on Malaysia's potential return to the Formula One calendar will be revealed shortly, with negotiations reportedly progressing at government level.
George Russell expressed confidence that Mercedes have identified and fixed a technical problem that caused his car to lose straight-line speed at the Belgian Grand Prix, where he collided with Lewis Hamilton and retired.