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News›Dutch Grand Prix 2026

Malaysia to Host 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang Circuit

grandprix.com+ 2 moreFri 24 Jul · 15:59 UTCupdated Tue 1 Sep · 07:21 UTCHave your say
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Formula 1 has announced that Malaysia will host the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2026 at the Sepang International Circuit. This marks the return of F1 to Malaysia for the first time since 2017.

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First to reportMalaysia emerges as likely Bahrain replacementMalaysia has emerged as a leading candidate for a surprise return to the Formula 1 calendar as renewed conflict involving Iran further weakens Bahrain's chances of hosting a replacement race.grandprix.comFri 24 Jul · 15:59 UTCRead their report →
Malaysia will officially host F1's 2026 Bahrain GPSepang will host the Bahrain Grand Prix from 2-4 October, as Formula 1 returns to Malaysia for the first time since 2017. Initially featuring four rounds in the Middle East, the 2026 F1 calendar was compromised by the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has destabilised the whole region. The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix were initially cancelled, creating a five-week break in April. F1 has ... Keep readingAutosportSun 26 Jul · 10:30 UTCRead →
Bahrain GP in Malaysia, Imola also poised for returnMalaysia appears close to confirming a surprise Formula 1 return, potentially hosting the postponed Bahrain GP at Sepang in October.grandprix.comSun 26 Jul · 12:26 UTCRead →
The Bahrain GP, in Malaysia! New F1 race revealedFormula 1 officially has a new race on the calendar: The 'Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.'espn.comSun 26 Jul · 18:45 UTCRead →
Malaysia to host 2026 Bahrain Grand PrixMalaysia will stage the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit after Formula 1 and the FIA agreed to relocate the event amid regional challenges.grandprix.comMon 27 Jul · 12:32 UTCRead →
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