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Bahrain GP in Malaysia 2026
Malaysia hosts 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang after Middle East conflict.
In brief
Malaysia hosts 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang after Middle East conflict. Malaysia will host the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit on October 3-4 due to Middle East conflict forcing event relocation from Bahrain. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Malaysia hosts the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix after a nine-year absence at Sepang International Circuit.
Event relocation due to conflict
Bahrain unable to stage race in April due to Middle East conflict led to Malaysia hosting event instead.
Last Malaysia race
Malaysia last hosted a race in 2017 won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen at Sepang.
Sepang circuit features
Sepang International Circuit is a 3.44-mile 15-corner track designed by Hermann Tilke.
2026 race dates
Saturday October 3: Practice Three at 5.15am, Qualifying at 9am, Grand Prix at 8am Sunday October 4.
UK viewing times
Malaysia is seven hours ahead of UK with Qualifying at 9am Saturday and Grand Prix at 8am Sunday.
Weather conditions
Tropical Malaysia guarantees heat, humidity and thunderstorms for 2026 Bahrain GP.
At a glance
Malaysia will host the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit on October 3-4 due to Middle East conflict forcing event relocation from Bahrain.
