Bahrain GP 2026: Sepang reported as new host

BBC Sport and Autosport report Sepang could host the relocated 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix on 2-4 October, returning Formula 1 to Malaysia.

Sepang is reported to be in line to host the relocated 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix on 2-4 October, although the switch has not been confirmed officially. BBC Sport reported that Malaysia was set to stage an October race as a replacement for the Bahrain round that was called off earlier in the season.

Autosport reported that the event would run under the Bahrain Grand Prix name and would bring Formula 1 back to Malaysia for the first time since 2017. The outlet also linked the proposed change to disruption in the Middle East and said Malaysia had studied the feasibility of taking the race as options to reschedule Bahrain in the region became less likely.

With no official confirmation in the supplied sources, the plan remains a reported calendar change rather than a confirmed addition. The current reporting points to Sepang as the venue if Formula 1 finalises the move.