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Could Malaysia return to F1 calendar? The state of play despite Sepang travel chaos

Malaysia's Sepang circuit faces travel chaos as F1 season restarts

By · Published October 6, 2026  03:34 UTC · Updated October 6, 2026  04:24 UTC

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Travelers to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia are experiencing delays due to thunderstorms. The F1 Bahrain GP has been delayed as a result. Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar has stated that the country is in talks to host F1 again.

The Sepang circuit has been the site of several F1 events in the past, but it has been several years since the last event. The question remains as to whether Malaysia will return to the F1 calendar. Motorsport.com notes that the current travel chaos is a result of thunderstorms, which have caused delays in the F1 Bahrain GP.

The Straits Times is one of several outlets that has reported on the talks between the Malaysian government and F1 officials to potentially bring the series back to the country. The future of F1 in Malaysia remains uncertain, with several factors still to be determined.

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Has the F1 Bahrain GP been delayed?

Yes, due to thunderstorms at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia

Is Malaysia in talks to host F1 again?

Yes, according to Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar

Will Malaysia return to the F1 calendar?

The outcome of the current talks between the Malaysian government and F1 officials is still uncertain

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