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Sepang to host Bahrain GP Oct 2026

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~~On 25 July 2026 the FIA, Bahrain and Malaysia announced that the~~ The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, originally ~~set~~ slated for April, ~~will be moved~~ has been relocated to ~~the~~ Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit ~~in Malaysia~~ and scheduled for early October (now confirmed for 4 October, within the 2‑4 ~~October.~~ October window). The ~~shift follows the escalation of~~ move, prompted by the ~~Iran‑related~~ escalating war in the Middle ~~East, which forced~~ East involving Iran, the ~~April race’s cancellation.~~ United States and Israel, was formalised through an agreement signed by the governments of Bahrain and Malaysia together with the FIA and Formula 1 management. The event will retain its official title, the ~~name~~ “Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in ~~Malaysia”~~ Malaysia”, and will ~~sit~~ slot between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix (26‑28 September) and the Singapore Grand Prix (9‑11 October), restoring the season to 23 races. Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali called the ~~decision~~ solution “fantastic news for our ~~fans”, highlighting~~ fans”. Bahrain’s sovereign‑wealth fund Mumtalakat will underwrite most of the ~~sport’s adaptability.~~ costs. Sepang’s inclusion marks its return to the Formula 1 calendar for the first time since 2017. While the rest of the calendar ~~stays~~ remains unchanged, the future of the Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds ~~remains~~ stays uncertain, with Imola mentioned as a possible backup ~~should the~~ if regional ~~situation~~ tensions persist. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the Gulf situation will continue to be monitored.

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