2026 Bahrain Grand Prix to be held in Malaysia
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 9:32 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will take place in Malaysia from October 2-4 at the Sepang International Circuit near Kuala Lumpur, with the race scheduled for October 4. This change is due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, prompting the event to relocate from Bahrain. The official title of the event is the 'Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.'
- •Event scheduled for October 2-4, 2026.
- •Race on October 4 at Sepang International Circuit.
- •Relocation due to the war in the Middle East.
- •Officially named 'Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia'.
- •Bahrain race originally planned for April 2026.
- 9:32 AMMotorsport.com — Why is the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix taking place in Malaysia?
- 9:32 AMYahoo Sports — Why is the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix taking place in Malaysia?
"The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will not take place in Bahrain, but in Malaysia. The event will be held from 2-4 October at the Sepang International Circuit near Kuala Lumpur, with the race scheduled for Sunday 4 October. Its official name is the "Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia". The reason for the move is the war in the Middle East. The original Bahrain race in April had to be ...Keep reading
"A Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: Formula 1 has never seen anything quite like it. We explain why the race is taking place at Sepang and why it will still carry the Bahrain name
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 27, 2026, 9:32 AMWhy is the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix taking place in Malaysia?
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will not take place in Bahrain, but in Malaysia. The event will be held from 2-4 October at the Sepang International Circuit near Kuala Lumpur, with the race scheduled for Sunday 4 October. Its official name is the "Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia". The reason for the move is the war in the Middle East. The original Bahrain race in April had to be ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 9:32 AMWhy is the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix taking place in Malaysia?
A Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: Formula 1 has never seen anything quite like it. We explain why the race is taking place at Sepang and why it will still carry the Bahrain name
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