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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Singapore Grand Prix Executive Director Michael Roche to discuss best practices for hosting the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in October.
Malaysia will host the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from October 2-4, 2026, marking the first time the race moves outside Bahrain since 2004. The arrangement reflects deepening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that hosting the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang this October should generate economic opportunities for hawkers and petty traders, not just large corporations and hospitality chains.
Petronas has clarified that despite holding naming rights to Sepang International Circuit, it does not own or operate the facility or control ticket sales for the upcoming Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix scheduled for October 2026.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim dismisses concerns about hosting Formula 1, stating the government's existing RM16 million annual budget for the Sepang International Circuit suffices without requiring additional massive investment.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attributes Malaysia's selection to host Formula 1 to the strong diplomatic relationship between Sultan Ibrahim and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, alongside the nation's proven stability and track record of hosting world-class events.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted Malaysia's capacity to host world-class sporting events, citing the return of the Formula 1 Grand Prix to the Sepang International Circuit as evidence of national capability.
Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Bahrain Gulf Air Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in October 2026, presenting a rare opportunity to boost tourism and test appetite for permanent F1 return while Bahrain covers costs.
Malaysia will host the relocated 2026 F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in October, after the original Bahrain race was cancelled due to regional tensions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in October, marking the country's return to the F1 calendar after nine years.
Malaysia is being actively considered to host a Formula 1 race at Sepang International Circuit in October, marking a potential return to the sport after seven years away. The Ministry of Youth and Sports is assessing the feasibility amid geopolitical disruptions to the racing calendar.
Malaysia is being considered to host a Formula 1 race in October as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threaten to disrupt the sport's calendar. The Ministry of Youth and Sports is actively exploring the possibility of returning to Sepang International Circuit.