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FIA makes key Sepang decision for Bahrain Grand Prix

F1 2026 rolls on with the Bahrain Grand Prix. There is a twist, as this edition takes place at Malaysia's Sepang circuit.

Synthesis·10h ago

F1 Returns to Sepang: A New Era for the Malaysian Grand Prix

As Formula 1 makes its long-awaited return to Malaysia, teams face fresh challenges at Sepang.

RacingNews365·1d ago

Sepang chaos revisited: five crazy Malaysian Grands Prix

A look back at five of the best in Malaysia from its fabulous era in F1.

RacingNews365·2d ago

Why the 2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix is being held in Malaysia

F1 returns to Malaysia this weekend as Sepang hosts a grand prix again - but it is the Bahrain Grand Prix.

RacingNews365·2d ago

2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia - Early time schedule

Find out the time schedule for the 2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix - which is being held in Sepang, in Malaysia.

motorsport.com·2d 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·3d 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

Planet F1·Aug 14

Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli at centre of Montoya Malaysia prediction

F1 2026 will see a return to Malaysia's Sepang Circuit for the first time since 2017. It is a race weekend with a twist.

Crash.net·Aug 5

Sepang F1 start time confusion cleared as FIA releases new update

The FIA has released a new update ending confusion over the start time of the Sepang F1 race.

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 31

Pirelli will have to rely on 2017 data as F1 returns to Sepang

Formula 1 supplier Pirelli has given some insight into what the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix, taking place at Sepang, will entail on the tyre front. Unable to run the event in its initial April slot – or later on – due to the Iran war, Bahrain has found an agreement with the FIA, F1 and Malaysia for Sepang to host the race. Read Also: Formula 1Malaysia will officially host F1's ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jul 30

Five memorable moments from the F1 Malaysian GP

Malaysia will end its nine-year absence from the Formula 1 calendar by making a long-awaited return in 2026, replacing Bahrain due to the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict. This news was announced last Sunday and Sepang will host its first race since 2017 on 2-4 October, though under the ‘Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia’ tag. Read Also: Formula 1Malaysia will officially host F1's ...Keep reading

Planet F1·Jul 29

Bahrain to pay ‘large part’ of Malaysia F1 race costs as host role explained

Malaysia's motorsport president has revealed Bahrain will cover most of the costs for October's relocated Formula 1 race at Sepang.

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.