Bahrain Grand Prix moved to Malaysia's Sepang circuit

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• [● 11 SOURCES] The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix scheduled for April was cancelled due to the Iran‑related war in the Middle East. (multiple sources)
• [● 12 SOURCES] The relocation results from an agreement signed by the governments of Bahrain and Malaysia, the FIA and Formula 1. (multiple sources)
• [● 4 SOURCES] The future of the Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds remains uncertain, with Imola suggested as a possible replacement. (multiple sources)
• [● 10 SOURCES] The race will retain the name “Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia”. (multiple sources)
• [● 5 SOURCES] The Sepang race will be scheduled between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix (26‑28 Sept) and the Singapore Grand Prix (9‑11 Oct). (multiple sources)
• [● 10 SOURCES] The Bahrain Grand Prix will be held at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit on 2‑4 October 2026. (multiple sources)
• [● 11 SOURCES] Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali said the sport’s ability to adapt was “fantastic news for our fans”. (multiple sources)
• [● 13 SOURCES] Adding the Sepang round brings the 2026 Formula 1 calendar to 23 Grands Prix. (multiple sources)
• [● 10 SOURCES] The Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang will be scheduled between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix (26‑28 September) and the Singapore Grand Prix (9‑11 October) 2026. (multiple sources)
• [● 5 SOURCES] Bahrain’s sovereign‑wealth fund Mumtalakat will fund the majority of the costs for the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. (multiple sources)