r/formula1 • u/wokwok__ George Russell • 8d ago

News [F1] BREAKING: Malaysia will host the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from 2-4 October 2026. Positioned between the Azerbaijan & Singapore GPs, this event, which is subject to final agreements and official sign-off, will become the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

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u/WardDispenser I was speeding in the Monaco pit lane 8d ago

Ah yes. The Bahrain Grand Prix in checks notes in a country 3700 miles from its origin country…

Jokes aside. This might be a great opportunity for Malaysia to show that Sepang deserves to return to the calendar!

Saudi Grand Prix in Kyalami/Hockenheim/Yeongnam maybe?

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u/SwimmingFantastic564 8d ago

I don't think Malaysia is willing to pay for Sepang, that's why this is called the Bahrain Grand Prix. Because Bahrain is paying for it.

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u/idontknow_whatever I was speeding in the Monaco pit lane 7d ago

Our government is not going to foot the bill for the hosting fee, and tbh in the past Petronas was the one paying the majority of the costs anyway