# Bahrain Grand Prix Sets Attendance Record

> Bahrain Grand Prix draws 261,000 fans to Sepang for record-breaking event.
- Title: Bahrain Grand Prix Sets Attendance Record · Motorsport
- Summary: Bahrain Grand Prix draws 261,000 fans to Sepang for record-breaking event. The Bahrain Grand Prix attracted 261,000 fans to Sepang International Circuit…
- Keywords: bahrain grand prix, sepang international circuit, formula 1, malaysia, bahrain international circuit, red bull, max verstappen, kimi antonelli, lewis hamilton, sports, cars, Bahrain
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/bahrain-grand-prix-breaks-sepang-attendance-record-with-261000-fans/10862215
- Author: Lydia Mee
- Published: 2026-10-05T09:51:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bahrain grand prix, sepang international circuit, formula 1, malaysia, f1, bahrain international circuit, red bull, max verstappen, kimi antonelli, lewis hamilton, sports, cars
## Record Crowd at Sepang
The Bahrain Grand Prix drew a record 261,000 fans to Sepang as Formula 1 returned to Malaysia for the first time since 2017.
## Race Weekend Details
The Sepang International Circuit recorded the largest crowd in its history with 103,000 visitors on race day after the event was postponed due to Middle East conflict.
## Max Verstappen Wins
Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed his first grand prix win of the season and delivered the first for Red Bull Powertrains.
## Podium Finishers
Kimi Antonelli finished second and Lewis Hamilton third, with Verstappen securing the first Red Bull Powertrains victory.
## F1 CEO Statement
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali thanked Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his support and the fans' passion for the sport.
## Bahrain International Circuit
Bahrain International Circuit CEO Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa praised the partnership with F1 and the record attendance at Sepang.
## Key takeaway

The Bahrain Grand Prix attracted 261,000 fans to Sepang International Circuit, marking the largest crowd in its history and the first Formula 1 event in Malaysia since 2017.