Dubai, UAE, July 27: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Formula One Management have confirmed that Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from 2–4 October 2026, between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix.
The event, which is subject to final agreements and official sign-off, including the approval of the World Motor Sport Council, will become the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
This solution demonstrates Formula 1’s ability to adapt quickly and find a way to ensure that the sport’s ecosystem of the sport continue to benefit from an extensive and exciting 2026 schedule, as well as recognising Bahrain’s place on the calendar and the generosity of Malaysia in making the replacement possible.
This agreement, reached between the FIA, FOM, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain, His Majesty the King of Malaysia, and their respective governments, allows Formula 1 to preserve a Grand Prix that would otherwise have not happened. The rest of the schedule for 2026 remains unchanged.
This will be welcome news for Formula 1 fans around the world. Sepang is one of Formula 1’s most iconic and challenging circuits, known for its passionate fans, exciting racing and unpredictable weather, making it an ideal venue to host this round of the Championship.
