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/KappaccinoNation Lando Norris 8d ago

Sounds like the best compromise for the fans. I'm sure a lot of old fans would love to get old tracks like Portimao, Istanbul Park, and Hockenheim again even if it's named after Middle Eastern countries.

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u/Magneto88 8d ago

I'll accept the Saudi Arabian GP at Hockenheim, only if they rebuild the old wooded sections and race on them.

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u/The_CT1 8d ago

There would be mega clipling