Malaysia to host rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix F1 race in October

The race in Bahrain was rescheduled in April amid the US-Israel war on Iran and will now be held in Malaysia.Published On 26 Jul 202626 Jul 2026Malaysia’s Sepang circuit will host a rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix in October, Formula One has announced.The Liberty Media-owned sport said in a statement on Sunday that the October 4 race at the circuit near Kuala Lumpur’s international airport would officially be designated the “Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia”.“This is fantastic news for our fans,” Formula One Chief Executive Stefano Domenicali said while making the announcement at the Hungarian Grand Prix. He revealed that an agreement had been signed between the governments of Malaysia and Bahrain as well as the governing FIA and Formula One.“They will continue to enjoy a full and exciting Formula One calendar, while also seeing the sport return to a great venue.“Sepang holds a special place in Formula One history. It will provide a spectacular setting for racing and an unforgettable experience for fans at the circuit and watching around the world.”The cancellations of April’s race at Sakhir, and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah, were due to the United States and Israel...