The Sepang International Circuit will return to Formula 1 later this year as host for the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix, which will be known as "the 2026 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia."

Malaysia back on F1 calendar as Bahrain stand-in

Martin Brundle has praised Formula 1’s decision to relocate the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix to Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit in October

Martin Brundle praises F1's "lateral thinking" over Malaysia return

Formula 1 has confirmed that the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix will be relocated to Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit in October, officially named the "2026 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

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