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News›Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

Bahrain Grand Prix held at Sepang International Circuit

PlanetF1+ 2 moreFri 2 Oct · 07:41 UTCupdated Sun 4 Oct · 10:25 UTCHave your say
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The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix took place at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. The event featured live updates and coverage throughout the race weekend.

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First to reportBahrain GP in Malaysia LIVE: Follow FP2 as it happens from SepangLive FP2 updates from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, taking place at the Sepang International Circuit.PlanetF1Fri 2 Oct · 07:41 UTCRead their report →
LIVE COVERAGE: All the action from the 2026 Bahrain GP in MalaysiaLive coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.Formula1.comSun 4 Oct · 06:06 UTCRead →
Bahrain GP in Malaysia LIVE: Race updates as the action unfoldsLive updates from the Bahrain GP in Malaysia as the race unfolds from the Sepang International Circuit.PlanetF1Sun 4 Oct · 06:08 UTCRead →
2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia in pictures | F1 PicturesThe 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in pictures.RaceFansSun 4 Oct · 09:42 UTCRead →
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