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Lewis Hamilton identifies two key reasons for F1 to race in Malaysia

Lewis Hamilton is thrilled that F1 is returning to the Sepang International Circuit, which is hosting the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

motorsportweek.com·4h ago

FIA makes vital weather decision for Bahrain GP in Malaysia

The FIA has officially declared a heat hazard for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, which will be held at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia this weekend. The inevitable decision has been made by the sport’s governing body, with temperatures forecast to be in the low 30s alongside high humidity and chances of rain […]

RacingNews365·8h ago

2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia - weather forecast

Malaysia's tropical climate could pose a considerable test for F1 this weekend, with rain threatening the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit.

espn.com·10h ago

Why is the Bahrain Grand Prix taking place in Malaysia, 4,000 miles away? F1's unusual race explained

Formula 1's next race has an odd quirk -- it is unofficially the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix, but it is taking place at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur.

RacingNews365·11h ago

Mercedes unveil special livery for title partner's F1 homecoming

F1 returns to the Sepang International Circuit this weekend for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Mercedes, in honour of Petronas, has marked the occasion.

motorsport.com·3d ago

Why is the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix taking place in Malaysia?

The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will not take place in Bahrain, but in Malaysia. The event will be held from 2-4 October at the Sepang International Circuit near Kuala Lumpur, with the race scheduled for Sunday 4 October. Its official name is the "Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia". The reason for the move is the war in the Middle East. The original Bahrain race in April had to be ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·4d ago

Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz reveal F1 boys' trip plans

Williams team-mates Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz have revealed that a small group of Formula 1 drivers will be using the time between the Bahrain Grand Prix (in Malaysia) and the Singapore Grand Prix to go on a boys' trip. The rescheduling of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which will be held at the Sepang International Circuit due to the conflict in the Middle East, has allowed the drivers to use the ...Keep reading

motorsportweek.com·Aug 4

FIA confirms all-important information for F1’s Malaysia comeback

The FIA has confirmed the start time for the race at the Sepang International Circuit; host of the 2026 F1 Bahrain GP.

motorsport.com·Jul 27

Juan Pablo Montoya names two drivers set to benefit from F1's Sepang return

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has argued that the series' upcoming return to Malaysia will favour four-time champion Max Verstappen and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli. F1 recently confirmed that the Bahrain Grand Prix, which had been cancelled in April due to the conflict in the Middle East, will be hosted at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit over the 2-4 ...Keep reading

Synthesis·Jul 26

Malaysia Makes a Stunning Return to F1 with 2026 Bahrain GP

The Sepang International Circuit will host the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix this October.

motorsport.com·Jul 26

Martin Brundle praises F1's "lateral thinking" over Malaysia return

Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator and former driver Martin Brundle has praised F1 bosses for their "lateral thinking" after it was confirmed that the championship will return to Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit. Following weeks of speculation, F1 and the FIA officially announced on Sunday 26 July that the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix will be relocated to Sepang. Due to the ongoing ...Keep reading

Synthesis·Feb 21

Bahrain F1 Testing: Norris Shines as Ferrari Unveils Innovative Design

As the Bahrain International Circuit hosts pre-season testing, Lando Norris and Ferrari capture attention.

motorsportweek.com·Feb 20

F1 2026 – Bahrain pre-season testing Week 2 Day 3 Results

Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets on the final day of pre-season testing for the new F1 season at the Bahrain International Circuit.

motorsportweek.com·Feb 19

Formula 1 2026 – Bahrain pre-season testing Day 2 Full Results

Andrea Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets after the second day of the second week of Formula 1 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.