Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 
via Motorsport.comAlex Albon and Carlos Sainz reveal F1 boys' trip plansAlex Albon and Carlos Sainz have announced plans for a boys' trip in Asia, taking advantage of the schedule between the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Singapore Grand Prix. They mentioned that several Formula 1 drivers will join them, and Albon expressed excitement about the trip during an interview ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
The trip comes as Sainz faces a five-place grid penalty for failing to slow under yellow flag conditions, starting the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from 14th position. Both drivers are currently positioned low in the championship standings, with Sainz in 16th and Albon in 17th.
Motorsport.comSat 26 Sep · 10:43 UTC
via f1technical.netPirelli reveals tyre selections for Azerbaijan, Bahrain and Singapore Grands PrixPirelli has revealed its tyre selections for the upcoming triple-header of Grands Prix, which includes Azerbaijan, Bahrain, and Singapore. The softest compounds, C3, C4, and C5, will be used for the street races in Baku and Singapore, while an intermediate selection of C2, C3, and C4 will be employed for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang. This decision reflects the unique characteristics of each circuit and aims to enhance the competitive environment during the races.
The choice of compounds for Sepang is designed to reduce the performance gap between one-stop and two-stop strategies, encouraging teams to explore various race approaches. The return to Sepang, which last hosted a Formula 1 race in 2017, presents a different challenge due to its abrasive surface and high temperatures. Pirelli's selections will create distinct tyre challenges across the three races, promoting strategic diversity among teams.
f1technical.netSun 20 Sep · 16:53 UTC
via gpfans.comTom Clarkson to miss first F1 race in 28 yearsF1 broadcaster Tom Clarkson will miss the upcoming race in Sepang, marking the first time he has not attended a Grand Prix since 1998. Clarkson has previously attended over 500 consecutive races, a remarkable streak that will now come to an end.
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