The Latest Breaking News from Malaysia

Why extremely rough Sepang was over four seconds slower than Pirelli's F1 simulations

Sepang's very abrasive track surface breaking up during practice handed teams and drivers a major set-up headache as Formula 1 returned to Malaysia

Motorsport · Oct 2

Lewis Hamilton warned, Ferrari fined for Bahrain GP impeding

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton has been warned for his latest impeding incident which saw the team cop a five-figure fine at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Motorsport · Oct 2

F1 Bahrain GP long runs: Max Verstappen the favourite in Malaysia?

Verstappen sets the pace in Sepang as tyre wear becomes a big issue

Motorsport · Oct 2

Fred Vasseur breaks silence on 'personal' attacks amid Ferrari rumours

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur says criticism of his leadership has become “a bit personal”

Motorsport · Oct 2

Bahrain GP Is Being Held 3,000 Miles Away in Malaysia: F1 Returns to Track Once Deemed 'Not Worth the Investment'

Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit will host the Bahrain Grand Prix from 2 to 4 October, marking its first Formula One weekend since the country left the championship in 2017.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

How Malaysia stepped in to host Bahrain Grand Prix and fill F1 calendar void with 10 weeks’ notice

IN FOCUS: The uniquely named ‘Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia’ takes place at the popular Sepang circuit outside Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. With the war in the Middle East ongoing, Kieran Jackson explains how F1 acted quickly to add another event onto the much-changed 2026 schedule

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Max Verstappen sets early practice pace for rearranged Bahrain Grand Prix

Formula One returned to Malaysia for the relocated race after it was cancelled earlier this season because of the Middle East conflict.

The Independent UK · Oct 2

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen pips Russell to top FP1

The championship-leading Mercedes outfit may have brought many car upgrades to Sepang, but it was Red Bull who went quickest in opening practice

Autosport · Oct 2

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Max Verstappen tops FP1

The championship-leading Mercedes outfit may have brought many car upgrades to Sepang, but it was Red Bull who went quickest in opening practice

Motorsport · Oct 2

Colapinto handed extra grid penalty at F1 Bahrain GP

Off the back of his Baku penalty, Franco Colapinto is set for another grid penalty at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Autosport · Oct 2