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Malaysia Steps in to Host Bahrain F1 GP in October
F1 and the FIA said Malaysia joins the 2026 calendar after Bahrain races were postponed, with Sepang set to host from Oct. 2 to 4.
- On Sunday, Formula One Management announced that Malaysia will host the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit from Oct 2 to 4, adding a race to the 2026 calendar.
- The Middle East war forced postponement of Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races in mid-March, reducing the 2026 season from 24 to 22 races and leaving Malaysia and Turkiye as candidates for the Oct slot.
- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sunday that Malaysia is honored to host the race, emphasizing the nation's readiness and infrastructure while thanking His Royal Highness Prince Salman for the trust placed in Malaysia.
- The FIA and FOM confirmed the return of racing to Sepang, which last hosted a Grand Prix in 2017 before removal from the calendar due to rising costs.
- FOM is considering contingency options if the scheduled races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi cannot proceed due to the conflict in West Asia, with the season concluding in Dec.
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