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F1 fans experience delays after Bahrain GP sessions at Sepang

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

F1 fans experience delays after Bahrain GP sessions at Sepang

Summary

F1 returned to Malaysia’s Sepang circuit for the Bahrain GP, but fans faced extensive delays returning home after Friday's practice sessions. Reports indicate many fans were stranded for hours due to inadequate public transportation following the end of FP2 at 17:00 local time. Videos on social media depict frustrated fans attempting to board buses and some walking long distances to find rides. The chaotic situation has drawn criticism towards the event organizers for poor logistical planning. Fans expressed their discontent on social media while reminiscing about better past experiences at Sepang.

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•F1 Bahrain GP is a one-off event at Sepang, last hosted in 2017.
•Fans experienced long waits for public transport after Friday's practice.
•FP2 concluded at 17:00 local time; fans were still waiting hours later.
•Frustrated fans shared videos of chaotic scenes on social media.
•Criticism focused on event organizers for inadequate transportation planning.

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — F1 Fans Stranded for Hours After Bahrain GP Sessions at Sepang

What they're saying

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F1 has returned to Malaysia’s Sepang circuit for the Bahrain GP, but fans were stranded for hours after Friday running to return home. While the fans were hugely thrilled to see the return of Sepang, the first day running was…
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