How Malaysia stepped in to host Bahrain Grand Prix and fill F1 calendar void with 10 weeks’ notice

The Independent - Oct 2, 2026

The uniquely named ‘Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia’ takes place at the popular Sepang circuit outside Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. With the war in the Middle East ongoing, Kieran Jackson explains how F1 acted quickly to add another event onto the much-changed 2026 schedule

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