🔥 Trending Sepang International Circuit Set to Host Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in 2026
The Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia is confirmed to host the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix from October 2-4, 2026 1235. This event will take place between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix 123.
Return to Sepang
This marks Formula 1's return to Malaysia for the first time since 2017 68. The decision to host the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang in 2026 comes after cancellations related to a Gulf conflict, allowing F1 to restore its season to 23 races 7.
Official Confirmation
The confirmation was made by Formula 1 and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) 123. The event is subject to final agreements and official sign-off, including the approval of the World Motor Sport Council 128. Williams F1 also confirmed that Malaysia will host the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit 4.
Sources
- 1Formula 1 and FIA confirm Malaysia will join 2026 calendar as host ... formula1.com
- 2Formula 1 and FIA confirm that Malaysia will join the 2026 calendar as ... corp.formula1.com
- 3FIA and FOM confirm that Malaysia will join the 2026 calendar, as host ... fia.com
- 4Malaysia added to 2026 calendar to host Bahrain Grand Prix williamsf1.com
- 5Malaysia Joins F1 2026 Calendar As Host Of Bahrain Grand Prix forbes.com
- 6Bahrain Grand Prix: Sepang confirmed as F1 replacement venue planetf1.com
- 7F1 Confirms Bahrain Grand Prix Will Run at Sepang in Malaysia: New ... motorbiscuit.com
- 8Formula 1 to race at Sepang as Malaysia hosts 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix f1chronicle.com
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