Malaysia to host F1 race in October as Bahrain replacement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 1:09 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Malaysia will hold an F1 grand prix from October 2-4, replacing the Bahrain race called off due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The race will occur at the Sepang track, which last hosted F1 in 2017. Official confirmation is expected soon. Logistical concerns led to this decision as Bahrain's reinstatement was no longer viable with the war continuing. This addition means three consecutive weekends of racing in Azerbaijan, Malaysia, and Singapore.
- •Sepang to host the Bahrain Grand Prix from October 2-4.
- •The last F1 race in Malaysia occurred in 2017.
- •Bahrain's race was canceled due to ongoing regional conflicts.
- •F1 may consider alternative venues for end-of-season races.
- •Imola in Italy is a possible candidate if Qatar and Abu Dhabi are canceled.
- 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix rescheduled to take place in Malaysia in October
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Malaysia to host postponed Bahrain GP
- 1:09 PMBBC Sport — Malaysia set to host F1 race in October
"Formula 1 is heading back to Malaysia for the first time in nine years as the Bahrain Grand Prix was rescheduled there for Oct. 4. The Sepang circuit is slotted in between races in Azerbaijan and Singapore, subject to approval from the FIA's world motor sport council, F1 and the FIA said Sunday.
"Malaysia is set to hold a grand prix in October as a replacement for the Bahrain race that was called off earlier this season.
"Malaysia is set to hold a grand prix in October as a replacement for the Bahrain race that was called off earlier this season.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 11:06 AMFormula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix rescheduled to take place in Malaysia in October
Formula 1 is heading back to Malaysia for the first time in nine years as the Bahrain Grand Prix was rescheduled there for Oct. 4. The Sepang circuit is slotted in between races in Azerbaijan and Singapore, subject to approval from the FIA's world motor sport council, F1 and the FIA said Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 11:00 AMMalaysia to host postponed Bahrain GP
Malaysia is set to hold a grand prix in October as a replacement for the Bahrain race that was called off earlier this season.
- BBC SportJul 25, 2026, 1:09 PMMalaysia set to host F1 race in October
Malaysia is set to hold a grand prix in October as a replacement for the Bahrain race that was called off earlier this season.
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