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Bahrain Grand Prix weekend sets attendance record at Sepang

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 9:51 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Bahrain Grand Prix weekend sets attendance record at Sepang

Summary

The Sepang International Circuit recorded a historic attendance of 261,000 fans for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, including 103,000 on race day. Originally scheduled for April, the race was postponed due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and rescheduled for October 4. This marks the first time Formula 1 has held a race in Malaysia since 2017. The successful turnout underscores the region's enthusiasm for motorsport despite recent challenges.

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•261,000 total fans attended the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend.
•103,000 fans were present on race day.
•The event was rescheduled from April due to conflict.
•This was Formula 1's first race in Malaysia since 2017.
•The record crowd sets a new benchmark for Sepang International Circuit.

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9:51 AMMotorsport.com — Bahrain Grand Prix draws record-breaking crowd in Sepang

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The Sepang International Circuit recorded the largest crowd in its history as 261,000 fans attended the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, with 103,000 visitors on race day. After the Bahrain Grand Prix was postponed in April due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, it was rescheduled for 4 October, with Malaysia hosting the event. The race weekend was the first time Formula 1 had ...Keep reading
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