Bahrain GP Smashes Historic F1 Attendance Record: Sepang’s Epic Comeback

When geopolitical tensions in West Asia forced the cancellation of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix earlier this season, the 2026 Formula 1 calendar looked uncertain. But a historic, unprecedented agreement to relocate the race 3,

Verstappen beats Antonelli to win F1's Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires

SEPANG, Malaysia (AP) — Max Verstappen took his first win of the year but a retirement for George Russell handed a huge title boost to Kimi Antonelli at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday.

Bahrain flew furniture and a falconer to feel at home in Malaysia, where F1 fans face long queues

The war in the Middle East led to the Bahrain GP being canceled. Until a deal for eight-week rush to ship the race to Malaysia was brokered.

F1 Bahrain/Malaysia Notebook: Malaysia Eyes Permanent Return

Sepang’s successful return sparked talk of a permanent comeback, while Lando Norris, Audi, Cadillac and Max Verstappen made news off the track.
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Sultan Ibrahim’s close Bahrain ties helped bring F1 back to Sepang, says Anwar

The close ties between His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa paved the way for Malaysia to host

‘Insane’: F1 drivers unite over engine regulations after chaotic Bahrain GP

Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton led the criticism for Sunday’s Bahrain GP after the race was delayed for 53 minutes because of software problems