Malaysia to stage Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang - Anwar

MALAYSIA will host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit later this year under a collaboration with the Kingdom of Bahrain, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced on Sunday.

The Prime Minister said he had held discussions with Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, as well as Formula 1 President and Chief Executive Officer Stefano Domenicali, ahead of the event.

Anwar expressed his appreciation to Prince Salman, the Government of Bahrain and its people for the trust and confidence placed in Malaysia to support the Kingdom, Formula 1 and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) in hosting the race.

“I extend my deepest appreciation to His Royal Highness, as well as the Government and people of Bahrain, for the trust and confidence they have placed in Malaysia. We are honoured to support the Kingdom of Bahrain, Formula 1 and the FIA in hosting the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit this year,” he said.

He said the collaboration went beyond the staging of a premier motorsport event, reflecting the longstanding friendship, mutual trust and close partnership between Malaysia and Bahrain while reaffirming Malaysia's readiness to host major international events.

“This collaboration is more than the staging of a world-class sporting event. It reflects the enduring friendship, mutual trust and close partnership between Malaysia and the Kingdom of Bahrain, while reaffirming Malaysia’s readiness and capability to host major international events,” he said.

Anwar said Malaysia was ready to welcome Formula 1, the FIA, participating teams and fans from around the world back to Sepang, where the country would showcase its world-class infrastructure, operational excellence and hospitality.

“Malaysia stands ready to welcome Formula 1, the FIA, the teams and fans from around the world back to Sepang. We look forward to showcasing our world-class infrastructure, operational excellence and warm hospitality, while further strengthening the bonds between our two nations through this special occasion,” he said. - July 26, 2026