Debunking the biggest myth about the Bahrain GP in Malaysia after F1 timing confusion

The upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia is confirmed to be held in the afternoon, debunking rumors of a night race caused by a timing error. The confusion arose when the official F1 App mistakenly displayed an evening start time, which is being corrected, and the official website currently lists the timings as 'TBC'. Sepang International Circuit's CEO has stated that the race will not take place at night, and this scenario was never part of F1's planning for the event.

The race, scheduled for 4 October 2026, marks the return of F1 to Sepang after a hiatus since 2017, where Max Verstappen was the last winner. The event is officially named the Bahrain Grand Prix due to Bahrain's inability to host the race amid regional conflicts, and it is helping to cover costs for the event in Malaysia. Additionally, the 2026 season is set to conclude with a tight schedule, and decisions regarding potential changes to the final races will be made soon.