The FIA and Formula One Management (FOM) have confirmed that Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit on October 2-4, 2026, between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix.

The event, which is subject to final agreements and official sign-off, including the approval of the World Motor Sport Council, will become the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

The event will serve as a replacement for the previously postponed Bahrain Grand Prix, which was removed from the calendar due to ongoing military conflict in the region.

This agreement, reached between the FIA, FOM, and governments of Bahrain and Malaysia, allows Formula 1 to preserve a Grand Prix that would otherwise not have happened. The rest of the schedule for 2026 remains unchanged.

This will be welcome news for Formula 1 fans around the world. Sepang is one of Formula 1's most iconic and challenging circuits, known for its passionate fans, exciting racing and unpredictable weather, making it an ideal venue to host this round of the Championship.

"I am incredibly proud of the collaboration that will enable Malaysia to host the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at the iconic Sepang International Circuit later this year. Throughout this process, the FIA, Formula One Management, and our partners in Bahrain have worked tirelessly to explore every option, with the safety and wellbeing of the teams, volunteers, officials, our colleagues, and fans remaining our highest priority," FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said. "Malaysia has long held an important place in the history of Formula One and the return of the Championship to Sepang is testament to our close relationship with the Motorsports Association of Malaysia, the continued commitment of the Malaysian Government, and the strength of international cooperation within our sport."

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