People don’t realise how important this opportunity is for Malaysia. Yes, Bahrain is funding the race but that’s not the big picture.
If Malaysians turn up in huge numbers and make it a success, it would prove there’s still strong demand for Formula 1 in Malaysia, paving the way for Sepang’s return to the calendar.
Hosting the Bahrain GP at Sepang could be the break Malaysia needs to re-establish itself in Formula 1.
Sepang returns! 🇲🇾
FIA and FOM confirm that Malaysia will join the 2026 calendar, as host venue for the Bahrain Grand Prix from 2–4 October 2026.
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#russtappen both have a ‘whatever happens, happens’ attitude and i don't know whether they have resigned themselves to their fate, or if it's a good thing not to worry too much and simply focus on the race