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News›Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

Fans criticise Bahrain GP organisers over transport issues

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Formula 1 fans have expressed their frustration towards the organisers of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which is being held at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. The criticism follows reports of chaotic transport arrangements on the event's opening day.

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First to reportSepang transport chaos leaves F1 fans stranded for hoursLong shuttle queues, gridlocked roads and complaints over access to water marred Friday at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia.grandprix.comSat 3 Oct · 06:35 UTCRead their report →
Sepang transport chaos leaves F1 fans strandedOct.3 (GMM) Formula 1’s return to Sepang has been hit by transport chaos, with enormous crowds left waiting for shuttle buses after Friday practice and some fans eventually walking kilometres from the circuit. Local reports say thousands packed the designated bus areas after FP2, with some spectators claiming waits of three hours or more. Others…newsonf1.comSat 3 Oct · 06:51 UTCRead →
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