# Bahrain GP in Malaysia 2026

> Malaysia hosts 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang after Middle East conflict.
- Title: Bahrain GP in Malaysia 2026 · Sky Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Malaysia hosts 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang after Middle East conflict. Malaysia will host the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit…
- Keywords: bahrain gp, malaysia, sepang international circuit, f1 2026, sky sports, formula 1, grand prix, sports, Bahrain, 2026
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13590788/bahrain-gp-in-malaysia-2026-dates-schedule-weather-uk-start-time-and-how-to-watch-or-stream-f1-race-at-sepang-live-on-sky-sports
- Published: 2026-09-27T07:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bahrain gp, malaysia, sepang international circuit, f1 2026, sky sports, formula 1, grand prix, 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.
## Key takeaway

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.