Malaysia to host 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang

July 26, 2026

Formula 1 has confirmed that the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will take place at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit from 2 to 4 October.

The announcement came on 26 July after the original Bahrain event was cancelled due to regional instability from the US-Israeli war on Iran. F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali said the sport had adapted to keep the calendar full.

Sky Sports commentator Martin Brundle praised the decision as good lateral thinking. He noted Bahrain's long friendship with the series since 2004 and the importance of maintaining over 20 races for commercial and competitive reasons.

The move creates a triple-header from Baku to Singapore in late September and mid-October. Sepang last hosted a Grand Prix in 2017, when Max Verstappen won ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo.

Ten current drivers have raced at the track. Sebastian Vettel holds the record with four wins there.

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Initial reactions on X show excitement about Sepang returning to the F1 calendar after nearly a decade, alongside skepticism and debate over the race being billed as the Bahrain Grand Prix hosted in Malaysia rather than a full Malaysian GP, with users noting economic benefits like sold-out hotels and Bahrain covering costs while expressing hopes for future independent Malaysian events.

Gulf Air is proud to welcome the 2026 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX to Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia, from 2–4 October 2026.

As title sponsor of the race, we look forward to bringing Bahrain’s renowned hospitality closer to motorsports fans in Malaysia, with… pic.twitter.com/jlaiuiCFBn

— Gulf Air (@GulfAir) 2026年7月26日

motogp season launch in kl… bahrain gp f1 in sepang… oh we are so back

— Cain | pedroer🍉🦈 (@clvrslck) 2026年7月26日

Sepang is back to F1, as Malaysia will host Bahrain Grand Prix 2026.
🏎🏆 https://t.co/M2boUY7cc4

— semper disco (@RWPhD) 2026年7月26日

Rakyat Malaysia kene ingat ini di taja Bahrain. Bendera Bahrain akan bertebangan di litar Sepang. Jgn pulak kita melenting. Hidup Sepang menjana ekonomi. Harap satu masa nanti kita boleh taja sendiri F1 kembali.

— Silencer Muto (@SilencerMuto) 2026年7月27日

来源

• https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/martin-brundle-praises-f1s-lateral-thinking-over-malaysia-return/10842053/
• https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-will-race-malaysia-again-two-months-from-now/10841999/
• https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/malaysia-will-officially-host-f1s-2026-bahrain-gp/10842022/