Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix to be held in Malaysia

The Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, originally scheduled for April 12, has been relocated to Malaysia and will take place from October 2 to 4, the championship's press service announced on July 26.

"BREAKING: Malaysia will host the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from 2-4 October 2026," Formula 1 said in a post on X.

BREAKING: Malaysia will host the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from 2-4 October 2026

Positioned between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix, this event, which is subject to final agreements and official sign-off, will become the Formula 1 Gulf Air… pic.twitter.com/ArTS4tAJIE

— Formula 1 (@F1) July 26, 2026

The race will be placed between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and the Singapore Grand Prix on the 2026 calendar.

Formula 1 noted that staging the event in Malaysia remains subject to the completion of all necessary approvals and formal confirmation.

Despite the change of venue, the race will retain its official title, Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, while being held at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit.

By Jeyhun Aghazada