Fast Cars, Slow Queues: Malaysia Hosts F1 Race After 9 Years, but some Fans Fume
Fans reported disorganised transport and long entry queues as more than 850 traffic police were deployed to manage congestion.
- On Friday, Formula One fans at Sepang International Circuit faced gridlocked roads and long shuttle queues during the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, with attendees describing the atmosphere as "absolute chaos" amid the championship's return to Malaysia.
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport had warned that more than 200,000 spectators were expected over the three-day event, advising attendees to avoid driving due to limited parking and potential congestion, with daily crowds potentially exceeding 100,000.
- British content creator Ryan Howlett reported waiting three hours for a shuttle bus yesterday, calling the experience "one of the craziest things" he had encountered, as other fans alleged the queuing system "totally collapsed" amid overcrowding.
- Passengers described the shuttle service as "very bad" and "horrendous" despite Rapid deploying 95 free shuttle buses, as more than 850 traffic police personnel, including 367 officers around Sepang, monitored the gridlocked roads.
- Traffic remains restricted around the Sultan Abdul Samad KLIA Mosque, with private cars and Grabs blocked at the perimeter, forcing spectators to funnel into shuttle hubs at Mitsui Outlet Park and KLIA Terminal for the remaining races.
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Fans left stranded at Bahrain GP: Bus shortage in Sepang highlights poor transport services
Following the second practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, which is being held in Malaysia due to the conflict in West Asia, many fans found themselves stranded late into the night at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC).
At the Formula 1 comeback in Sepang, the basic conditions are the focus. Hundreds of fans leave the track on foot.
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The long queues for shuttle buses at Sepang International Circuit reportedly prompted some to walk several kilometres out of the area along main roads and motorways, according to their posts on TikTok.
No water during the training, breakdown of the shuttle system after the end of the session – visitors complain about the organisation of the Formula 1 race in Sepang.
In the social networks, Formula 1 fans take the air. Arrival and departure cause trouble at the Grand Prix in Malaysia - and kilometers of queues.
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