Formula 1 and FIA confirm Malaysia will join 2026 calendar as host venue for Bahrain Grand Prix

“Throughout this course of, the FIA, Formula One Management, and our companions in Bahrain have labored tirelessly to discover each choice, with the protection and wellbeing of the groups, volunteers, officers, our colleagues, and followers remaining our highest precedence.

“Malaysia has lengthy held an essential place within the historical past of Formula 1 and the return of the Championship to Sepang is testomony to our shut relationship with the Motorsports Association of Malaysia, the continued dedication of the Malaysian Government, and the power of worldwide cooperation inside our sport.

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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, mentioned: “With the blessings of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, and His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Sultan Iskandar, King of Malaysia, and constructing on the shut and brotherly relations between our two international locations, I’m proud to join Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia in saying that Bahrain will host the Formula 1 Grand Prix on the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, from 2 to 4 October 2026.

“This will be an exquisite expertise for followers all over the world and displays Bahrain’s enduring dedication to, and ardour for, the game. Amid ongoing regional challenges, Bahrain is proud to face as a pillar of stability for Formula 1, and we will proceed to do every little thing in our energy to make sure a profitable and memorable race for everybody concerned.