Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: Bahrain Paying 'Large Part' of Sepang F1 Costs

Enormous cost of hosting F1 race as Malaysian GP bosses eye full return

Sepang in Malaysia will host this year's Bahrain Grand Prix after a deal was struck.

Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: Bahrain paying 'large part' of Sepang F1 costs

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

Bahrain to cover F1 rights fees for Sepang race, says SIC

SEPANG, July 28 — Bahrain will fully bear the Formula One (F1) rights fees of US$70 million (RM298 million) to US$80 million for the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, according to SIC.SIC chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif said this arrangement was agreed through cooperation between SIC and the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).“I can confirm that they will be paid by Bahrain,” he said at a press conference at SIC here today.…

Bahrain to receive all proceeds from F1 race in Sepang

The Sepang International Circuit hosted the Malaysian Grand Prix from 1999 to 2017 before it was removed from the calendar because of rising hosting costs and licensing fees. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: Bahrain will receive all proceeds from October's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), with Malaysia footing only the bill for local preparations, says SIC CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif.Bernama quoted Azhan …

Ambassador to Malaysia: Hosting 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia marks milestone in Bahrain–Malaysia ties

Kuala Lumpur : Dr. Waleed Khalifa Al Manea, Ambassador to Malaysia, affirmed that hosting the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit marks a significant milestone in Bahrain–Malaysia relations and reflects the high level of trust and cooperation between the two countries. The ambassador said the agreement to host the race is the result of the strong ties between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al K…