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Bahrain Grand Prix moves to Malaysia’s Sepang Circuit for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:01 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Bahrain Grand Prix moves to Malaysia’s Sepang Circuit for 2026

Summary

The Bahrain Grand Prix will take place at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia for its 2026 edition, instead of the Bahrain International Circuit. This change was confirmed as part of the upcoming Formula 1 calendar. The event is scheduled for early October and will occur alongside the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix. Historical precedents exist in Formula 1, with other races named after different locations, such as the San Marino Grand Prix in Italy and the Luxembourg Grand Prix in Germany.

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Status Watch

•Bahrain Grand Prix will run at Sepang, Malaysia in October 2026.
•The event retains the Bahrain Grand Prix name despite venue change.
•Sepang is part of a triple-header with Azerbaijan and Singapore races.
•Previous examples include the San Marino GP held in Italy, not San Marino.

Latest Updates

1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Bahrain GP heads to Malaysia: The other times F1 did something similar

What they're saying

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The Bahrain Grand Prix will remain on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar, but the race will instead be held at the Sepang International Circuit. While it may seem unusual, it is far from the first time in Formula 1 history that one country has hosted a Grand Prix carrying the name of another.
— Yahoo Sports

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