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Malaysia to Host 2026 F1 Grand Prix After Bahrain Shift

7/28/2026

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Malaysia will host a Formula One Grand Prix at Sepang from October 2-4, 2026 after the Bahrain race was moved.
Sepang CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif said Bahrain will set ticket prices, retain all revenue and pay a US$70-80 million fee.
He added that Malaysia will consider a “Tiket Madani” ticket near RM200, not front-row, that operational costs with SIC total RM40 million, Malaysia owes no FIA fees and the event could generate over RM1 billion in spillover.

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Malaysia will host a Formula One Grand Prix at Sepang from October 2-4, 2026 after the Bahrain race was moved.
Sepang CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif said Bahrain will set ticket prices, retain all revenue and pay a US$70-80 million fee.
He added that Malaysia will consider a “Tiket Madani” ticket near RM200, not front-row, that operational costs with SIC total RM40 million, Malaysia owes no FIA fees and the event could generate over RM1 billion in spillover.