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Malaysia Eyes Permanent F1 Return
Malaysia aims to bring back its Formula 1 Grand Prix permanently after a successful hybrid event with Bahrain.
In brief
Malaysia aims to bring back its Formula 1 Grand Prix permanently after a successful hybrid event with Bahrain. Malaysia plans to permanently return to Formula 1’s calendar by 2027 after a successful hybrid event with Bahrain. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Malaysia to table full-time F1 return
Malaysia aims to bring back its Formula 1 Grand Prix permanently after a successful hybrid event with Bahrain.
“I had the opportunity to hold a meeting with the President who also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, before the race began”
Bahrain-Malaysia hybrid event success
The hybrid event attracted 261,000 spectators across the weekend despite traffic jams and long queues for food and drinks.
“There were also reports of fans not being permitted to take water into the venue”
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed reinstating the Malaysia Grand Prix permanently in the Formula 1 calendar with Formula 1’s CEO.
“We discussed the prospects of reinstating the Malaysia Grand Prix permanently in the Formula 1 calendar”
F1 calendar for 2027 and 2028
Formula 1’s calendar is complete for 2027 and full for 2028, assuming all contracted grands prix can take place.
“Formula 1’s calendar is complete for 2027, and full too for 2028”
Norris reprimanded for safety car error
Lando Norris received a reprimand for misjudging the safety car phase, nearly wiping out both McLarens.
“Norris received a reprimand for his misjudgement during the late Safety Car phase”
Williams struggles at Sepang
Williams’ FW48 underperformed at Sepang, with Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon both lacking performance through the weekend.
“We didn’t get it perfect, but also just simply didn’t have the car pace we needed to make it work”
Ocon’s early promise squandered
Esteban Ocon surged into sixth place but lost time with a grassy moment entering the pit lane, dropping out of points.
“As soon as we made the stop, we started going backwards”
Verstappen to compete in GT World Challenge
Max Verstappen will compete in GT World Challenge Europe during the brief gap in the Formula 1 calendar.
“Max Verstappen is to compete in GT World Challenge Europe during the brief gap in the Formula 1 calendar”
Audi expands F1 campus in Switzerland
Audi is constructing an overhauled Formula 1 campus in Switzerland to attract talent and support long-term ambitions.
“The Campus will play an important role in helping us attract and retain world-class talent”
Perez to drive Mexico City demo
Sergio Perez will drive down Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma to mark his 300th Grand Prix.
“Driving down Paseo de la Reforma in front of my home crowd is always an incredible feeling”
F1 calendar 2027 and 2028
Formula 1’s calendar is complete for 2027 and full for 2028, assuming all contracted grands prix can take place.
“Formula 1’s calendar is complete for 2027, and full too for 2028”
Malaysia’s F1 return timeline
Malaysia’s Prime Minister wants to bring back the event full-time, but this will require time due to contractual commitments.
“This matter will be discussed with the Cabinet to examine the appropriate space and direction”
What happens next for Malaysia
Malaysia aims to permanently return to Formula 1’s calendar by 2027 after a successful hybrid event with Bahrain.
“We discussed the prospects of reinstating the Malaysia Grand Prix permanently in the Formula 1 calendar”
The takeaway
Malaysia plans to permanently return to Formula 1’s calendar by 2027 after a successful hybrid event with Bahrain.
