F1 Bahrain Grand Prix scheduled at Sepang Circuit in Malaysia this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 8:17 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

The Bahrain Grand Prix takes place this weekend at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, marking the venue's first F1 event in nine years. Free practices begin on October 2, with the race set for October 4 at 8 AM BST. Kimi Antonelli currently leads the drivers' standings, with George Russell in second after securing his first win in three months at the previous Azerbaijan Grand Prix. This weekend's event was rescheduled from April due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but Bahrain has paid to attach its name to Sepang's return to the calendar. Broadcast coverage is available through Sky Sports in the UK and Apple TV in the US.
- •Bahrain Grand Prix runs from October 2-4 at Sepang, Malaysia.
- •George Russell recently won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads the driver standings with 302 points.
- •Sky Sports and Apple TV will broadcast the event live.
- •Bahrain's original April race was canceled due to regional conflict.
- 8:17 AMYahoo Sports — F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia schedule: Race start time and TV coverage
"F1 returns to the much-loved Sepang circuit in Malaysia for the first time in nine years for a one-off event
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