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Antonelli aims to bounce back from 'worst' weekend but faces a possible rainy F1 in Malaysia
Antonelli leads Mercedes after a 66-point title cushion was cut by a crash in Azerbaijan, while Sepang’s heat and rain could shape the race.
- Formula 1 returns to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on Friday to host the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix, a one-off event prompted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
- Malaysia returns to the F1 calendar after a nine-year absence since 2017, with organizers investing up to $4 million in infrastructure upgrades to prepare the Sepang venue for this unusual event.
- More than half the grid has never raced at Sepang, while tyre supplier Pirelli warned the track surface remains 'relatively abrasive' with roughness comparable to Bahrain, complicating tyre management.
- Authorities expect more than 110,000 spectators for the three-day event, as Tourism Selangor organizes a mega food festival to showcase Malaysia's heritage and generate economic spillover for local businesses.
- Championship leader Kimi Antonelli holds a 66-point advantage over Mercedes teammate George Russell, though potential thunderstorms could disrupt strategies and test the 2026 technical regulations at Sepang.
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