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News›Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

Formula 1 returns to Sepang for Bahrain Grand Prix

RaceFans+ 3 moreWed 30 Sep · 11:15 UTCupdated Sun 4 Oct · 06:31 UTCHave your say
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The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix is taking place at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, marking Formula 1's return to the venue for the first time since 2017. This race serves as round 16 of the current season and features several drivers who have never raced at this track before.

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First to reportA new track for half the field: Six ‘Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia’ talking points | Formula 1Half the grid have never driven a F1 car at Sepang. How will they fare? Here are the talking points for this weekend's oddly-named race.RaceFansWed 30 Sep · 11:15 UTCRead their report →
Five things to look out for at the F1 Bahrain GP in MalaysiaFormula 1 heads to the middle point of its current triple header this weekend with the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia serving as round 16 of the 2026 season. It marks the first time that F1 will race in the country since 2017 as a result of the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict, which forced Bahrain to cancel its grand prix earlier in the year. But that is not the only talking point, so here ... Keep readingMotorsport.comWed 30 Sep · 15:49 UTCRead →
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watchFormula 1 returns to Sepang this weekend for the first time since 2017, with Malaysia stepping in to host the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix. The Bahrain GP was originally scheduled for April but was cancelled amid the conflict in the Middle East. The replacement event keeps the Bahrain name and instead takes place at the Sepang International Circuit near Kuala Lumpur. Kimi Antonelli arrives ... Keep readingMotorsport.comThu 1 Oct · 16:34 UTCRead →
Bahrain GP in Malaysia LIVE: Qualifying updates as it happens from SepangLive qualifying updates from the Bahrain GP in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit.PlanetF1Sat 3 Oct · 07:43 UTCRead →
What To Watch For in the Bahrain Grand Prix in MalaysiaChris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Sepang International Circuit.Formula1.comSat 3 Oct · 12:32 UTCRead →
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 →
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