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Bahrain GP move to Sepang; Abu Dhabi to host 2026 finale

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The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix has been relocated to Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit, scheduled for 2–4 October. The FIA confirmed the move follows ongoing Middle East conflicts that rendered original venues in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia unsafe. The event will be a daytime race starting at 15:00 local time. Bahrain will pay the full US$70–80 million rights fee, while Malaysian authorities share local operational expenses. Ticket sales for the Sepang event have officially commenced, ~~with local~~ marking Formula 1’s return to the circuit for the first time since 2017. International prices start at US$219 for general admission, while Malaysian nationals benefit from discounted rates. High demand has already led to the complete sell-out of the RM200 MADANI tickets for the G Hillstand. In response to this surge, Youth and ~~international pricing tiers established. While instability in~~ Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari stated the ~~Middle East previously cast doubt on~~ government is exploring the ~~season finale,~~ possibility of making additional tickets available. To support logistics, Gulf Air has announced nonstop flights between Bahrain and Kuala Lumpur starting 29 September 2026. Formula 1 ~~CEO Stefano Domenicali~~ has officially confirmed ~~that Abu Dhabi will proceed with hosting the~~ its 2026 season ~~finale. The Etihad Airways~~ calendar, which begins in Melbourne and concludes with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ~~is scheduled to take place~~ at the Yas Marina Circuit from 3–6 ~~December 2026. Preparations for the Abu Dhabi event are progressing as planned, with a focus on entertainment, concerts, and hospitality to support~~ December. While the ~~emirate’s tourism strategy. Local officials, including Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani of~~ Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix will be removed from the ~~Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, noted~~ schedule, the ~~race's role~~ season will feature a new race in ~~bolstering the hospitality sector. Ethara CEO Saif Rashid Al Noaimi stated that coordination with Formula 1~~ Madrid. The Abu Dhabi finale is ~~advancing~~ expected to ~~ensure an exceptional experience for all participants~~ include a major entertainment program featuring artists such as Lewis Capaldi, Zara Larsson, and ~~spectators.~~ Imagine Dragons.

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