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Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in October 2026, with industry leaders suggesting the one-off event could boost tourism while serving as a crucial assessment of F1's future in the country.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that significant developments regarding Malaysia's potential return as a Formula One host nation will be revealed within days, with the Youth and Sports Ministry actively exploring the opportunity.
Malaysia is in active discussions to host a Formula One race in October, potentially replacing the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Sepang International Circuit remains bound by confidentiality agreements with Liberty Media but the Sports Ministry has confirmed early-stage talks.
Malaysia's Sports Ministry is exploring hosting a Formula 1 race at Sepang International Circuit as a contingency option for October, seven years after the country last staged the event in 2017.