Circuits
Round 16 · Bahrain Grand Prix
Sepang International Circuit
Sepang International CircuitKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
5.543 km
Lap length
15
Corners
Clockwise
Direction
20
F1 races held
since 1999
What makes it different
- Returns to the calendar in 2026 after last hosting a Grand Prix in 2017 - the current grid has very little recent reference data for it.
- Two long straights joined by a hairpin, wrapped around a layout wide enough to take several lines through most corners.
- Tropical afternoon storms are close to a scheduled feature rather than a risk here.
The records
1:34.080
Fastest race lap (2004–now)
Sebastian Vettel, 2017
Sebastian Vettel · 4 wins
Most wins
2015, 2013, 2011, 2010
11
Different winners
from 20 races
47% (8 of 17)
Pole converted to win
since 2002
35
Oldest winner
Michael Schumacher, 2004
This grid’s history here
| Driver | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Alonso | 3 wins · 2012, 2007, 2005 | 4 podiums · 2012, 2007, 2006, 2005 | 2 poles · 2005, 2003 |
| Max Verstappen | 2 wins · 2026, 2017 | 3 podiums · 2026, 2017, 2016 | 1 pole · 2026 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 1 win · 2014 | 4 podiums · 2017, 2015, 2014, 2007 | 5 poles · 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012 |
| Andrea Kimi Antonelli | — | 1 podium · 2026 | — |
| Sergio Pérez | — | 1 podium · 2012 | — |
Recent form at this circuit
Last winners
- 2026Max Verstappen · Red Bull
- 2017Max Verstappen · Red Bull
- 2016Daniel Ricciardo · Red Bull
- 2015Sebastian Vettel · Ferrari
- 2014Lewis Hamilton · Mercedes
Last pole times
- 2026Max Verstappen · Red Bull · 1:35.130
- 2017Lewis Hamilton · Mercedes · 1:30.076
- 2016Lewis Hamilton · Mercedes · 1:32.850
- 2015Lewis Hamilton · Mercedes · 1:49.834
- 2014Lewis Hamilton · Mercedes · 1:59.431
Historic moments
2017 · The last Malaysian Grand Prix
Sepang's farewell went to Max Verstappen, who took the lead off pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton early and drove away with the second win of his career. Sebastian Vettel had started last after an engine failure in qualifying and recovered to fourth, then collided with Lance Stroll on the slow-down lap and had to hitch a lift back to the paddock on another driver's car.
2016 · Hamilton's engine explodes while leading
Lewis Hamilton was cruising to what looked like a certain win, well clear of the field with 16 laps left, when his power unit failed catastrophically with flames pouring from the exhaust. It handed Red Bull a Ricciardo-Verstappen one-two and badly dented Hamilton's title bid against teammate Nico Rosberg.
2009 · Red-flagged by a monsoon
A tropical downpour flooded the circuit so fast that the 2009 Malaysian GP was stopped for good after 31 of 56 laps and never restarted. Jenson Button won, but only half points were awarded since the full distance was never run.
Bahrain Grand Prix coverage
FIA admits F1 qualifying blunder “interfered with the results” at Singapore GP
3 sources · 15 hrs ago
Verstappen wins Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires
6 sources · 5 days ago
Lewis Hamilton reveals regret at missed Max Verstappen F1 battle in Bahrain GP
2 sources · 3 days ago
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Toto Wolff "massively annoyed" as he reveals cause of George Russell DNF
5 sources · 4 days ago
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“I guess it’s my fault” says Norris as stewards investigate him for near-miss under Safety Car | Formula 1
3 sources · 7 days ago
Mercedes introduces new floor, sidepods for F1 Bahrain GP
3 sources · 7 days ago
Untelevised Oscar Piastri team radio as 'master of chaos' found
3 sources · 4 days ago
Verstappen leads FP1 at Bahrain GP in Malaysia
4 sources · 8 days ago
Max Verstappen makes George Russell ‘exaggeration’ joke after Mercedes cost cap predicament
5 sources · 8 days ago
Lando Norris reveals "painful" McLaren deficit after Bahrain GP
2 sources · 5 days ago
FIA explains software glitch behind delayed Bahrain GP in Malaysia start
2 sources · 5 days ago
Alonso downplays Bahrain GP points hopes after 'miracle' Q2 appearance in Sepang
2 sources · 6 days ago
Sepang Hosts Bahrain GP as Antonelli Defends Lead
2 sources · 8 days ago
Max Verstappen sets the early pace in F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
4 sources · 7 days ago
Antonelli leads the Red Bulls in final practice | Formula 1
3 sources · 8 days ago
Max Verstappen heralds ‘fantastic’ F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia pole
3 sources · 8 days ago
Hadjar 'enjoying' injury comeback despite Sepang race penalty
3 sources · 8 days ago
F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 results: Final classification with all penalties applied from Sepang
1 source · 7 days ago
LIVE: Reaction as Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain GP in Malaysia, Russell retires
1 source · 3 days ago
Kimi Antonelli makes Mercedes concession after Sepang F1 podium
3 sources · 5 days ago
Sources: Russell set for penalty amid engine woes
1 source · 5 days ago
Lando Norris dismisses Bahrain GP qualifying excuses with blunt "just slow" admission
3 sources · 8 days ago
Brundle on Bahrain GP software 'chaos' and how Sepang surface tricked teams
1 source · 6 days ago
Edd Straw's 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia F1 driver rankings
1 source · 6 days ago