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Lydia Mee

Martin Brundle praises F1's "lateral thinking" over Malaysia return

Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator and former driver Martin Brundle has praised F1 bosses for their "lateral thinking" after it was confirmed that the championship will return to Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit.

Following weeks of speculation, F1 and the FIA officially announced on Sunday 26 July that the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix will be relocated to Sepang. Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the original April date in Sakhir had to be cancelled. But Malaysia has stepped in to host the Bahrain Grand Prix from 2-4 October.

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