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F1 Mulls Sepang Return as Bahrain, Saudi Races Cancelled

7/24/2026

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Formula 1 officials are weighing a return of the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang on October 4.
The Bahrain Grand Prix is now “extremely unlikely” after renewed Middle-East hostilities.
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix scheduled a week later was cancelled, leaving a provisional 22-race calendar.
Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang said the sport will be “thoughtful” about rescheduling and that lost races won’t change confidence.
Sepang still holds an FIA Grade 1 licence.

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Formula 1 officials are weighing a return of the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang on October 4.
The Bahrain Grand Prix is now “extremely unlikely” after renewed Middle-East hostilities.
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix scheduled a week later was cancelled, leaving a provisional 22-race calendar.
Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang said the sport will be “thoughtful” about rescheduling and that lost races won’t change confidence.
Sepang still holds an FIA Grade 1 licence.