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Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix set for Malaysia this summer

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:03 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix set for Malaysia this summer

Summary

Formula 1 will return to Malaysia this summer under the title of the Bahrain Grand Prix. The announcement has generated a mix of amusement and confusion among fans, given Malaysia's historical significance in F1. The Sepang Circuit is notable as the first Hermann Tilke-designed track in modern F1, remaining a key site despite the termination of its contract with FOM in 2017. The event will take place in an iconic venue known for its rich motorsport history, although details about the full schedule or participants have yet to emerge.

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•The Bahrain Grand Prix will occur in Malaysia this summer.
•Sepang is recognized as a significant F1 venue.
•Malaysia ended its contract with FOM in 2017.
•The announcement has elicited mixed reactions from the public.
•Details surrounding the full schedule and participants are pending.

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The announcement that Formula 1's return to Malaysia this year would be branded as the Bahrain Grand Prix prompted both amusement and confusion. Sepang, after all, was the first of the Hermann Tilke-designed generation of modern F1 circuits in Asia, making Malaysia an important fixture on the calendar. Even after the country terminated its contract with FOM in 2017, the circuit has remained ...Keep reading
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