Formula 1 Reroutes the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix to Malaysia's Historic Sepang Circuit
The race retains its Bahrain Grand Prix billing even as it shifts venues, slotting into the calendar between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix. The logistics behind the move double as its rationale. Reached between Formula 1, the FIA, and the governments of Bahrain and Malaysia, the agreement preserves a Grand Prix that would otherwise not have taken place, keeping the championship’s schedule whole.
- ▪The race retains its Bahrain Grand Prix billing even as it shifts venues, slotting into the calendar between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix.
- ▪The logistics behind the move double as its rationale.
- ▪Reached between Formula 1, the FIA, and the governments of Bahrain and Malaysia, the agreement preserves a Grand Prix that would otherwise not have taken place, keeping the championship’s schedule whole.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 23 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 2 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Malaysia steps in to host rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix — Japan Times
- ▪ Malaysia Joins F1 2026 Calendar As Host Of Bahrain Grand Prix — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix rescheduled to Malaysia in October — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Malaysia to host rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix F1 race in October — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Malaysia to make F1 comeback in October as host of Bahrain GP — Channel NewsAsia
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Clive Rose/Getty Images Sports 2 Hrs ago 39 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Formula 1 and the FIA have confirmed that Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit will stage the 2026 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix The race is scheduled for October 2 to 4, landing between the Azerbaijan and Singapore rounds while the rest of the season stays intact The arrangement marks a return to a venue that has been off the Formula 1 grid since the late 2010s Formula 1 and the FIA have confirmed that Malaysia will host the 2026 F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit, moving one of the season’s marquee events to Southeast Asia for a run from October 2 to 4.
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