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Bahrain Grand Prix moved to Sepang, Malaysia for 2026
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, originally slated for April at the Bahrain International Circuit, was cancelled because of the war in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran. An agreement between the governments of Bahrain and Malaysia, the FIA and Formula 1 transferred the race to Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. The event will take place from 2 to 4 October 2026 and will be officially titled the “Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia”. Bahrain’s sovereign‑wealth fund Mumtalakat will fund the majority of the costs. Adding the Sepang round brings the 2026 calendar to 23 Grands Prix, with the race positioned between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix (26‑28 September) and the Singapore Grand Prix (9‑11 October). Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali called the solution “fantastic news for our fans”. The rest of the calendar remains unchanged, though the future of the Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds is still uncertain.
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Bahrain · Bahrain Grand Prix · FIA · Malaysia · Mumtalakat · Sepang International Circuit · Stefano Domenicali
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- [● 13 SOURCES] The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix scheduled for April was cancelled due to the Iran‑related war in the Middle East. www.aljazeera.com · www.pressen.se · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · elineanoticias.com · www.rediff.com · +7 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] The official name of the race will be “Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia”. www.aljazeera.com · www.pressen.se · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · www.rediff.com · elineanoticias.com · +15 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The future of the Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds remains uncertain, with Imola suggested as a possible replacement. www.aljazeera.com · www.rediff.com · www.vol.at · www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 21 SOURCES] The Sepang race will be scheduled between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix (26‑28 September) and the Singapore Grand Prix (9‑11 October). www.aljazeera.com · www.pressen.se · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · autokult.pl · www.rediff.com · +15 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] An agreement was signed between the governments of Bahrain and Malaysia, the FIA and Formula 1 to move the race to Sepang. www.aljazeera.com · sportowefakty.wp.pl · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · www.vol.at · www.pressen.se · +15 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali said the sport’s ability to adapt was “fantastic news for our fans”. www.aljazeera.com · www.rediff.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · elineanoticias.com · www.vol.at · +6 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] The Bahrain Grand Prix will be held at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on 2‑4 October 2026. www.aljazeera.com · www.pressen.se · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · elineanoticias.com · www.rediff.com · +15 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Adding the Sepang round brings the 2026 Formula 1 calendar to 23 Grands Prix. www.aljazeera.com · www.rediff.com · autoracer.it · www.vol.at · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +15 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Bahrain’s sovereign‑wealth fund Mumtalakat will fund the majority of the costs for the rescheduled race. www.aljazeera.com · elineanoticias.com · www.rediff.com · autokult.pl · sportowefakty.wp.pl · +15 more
- [● 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. www.aljazeera.com · www.pressen.se · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · elineanoticias.com · www.rediff.com · +4 more