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How Pirelli will deal with F1’s unexpected return to Sepang

The Italian manufacturer has just 10 weeks to prepare for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

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Pirelli will have to rely on 2017 data as F1 returns to Sepang

The Italian manufacturer has just 10 weeks to prepare for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Motorsport

Five memorable moments from the F1 Malaysian GP

Sepang will end its F1 hiatus in 2026 and during its previous stint on the F1 calendar from 1999 to 2017, the Malaysian track produced a lot of drama

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Stand out moments from the Malaysian GP

Sepang will end its F1 hiatus in 2026 and during its previous stint on the F1 calendar from 1999 to 2017, the Malaysian track produced a lot of drama

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

Martin Brundle has praised Formula 1’s decision to relocate the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix to Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit in October

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Malaysia will officially host F1's 2026 Bahrain GP

F1 will return to Sepang on 4 October, as the world championship finalises its contingency plans amid the Iran war

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F1 fans deliver verdict on expected 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix return

F1 fans have welcomed reports that Malaysia’s Sepang circuit could return in 2026 as a replacement for the cancelled Bahrain Grand Prix

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Malaysia investigating F1 2026 round as Bahrain plan fades

With a Bahrain return in October all but impossible, Formula 1 is investigating other alternatives, including Malaysia

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Malaysia weighs up F1 2026 round as rescheduled Bahrain GP plan fades

With a Bahrain return in October all but impossible, Formula 1 is investigating other alternatives, including Malaysia

Autosport

Aleix Espargaro to undergo surgery after vertebral injury

The Honda test and development rider was injured last week during a private training session in Sepang, and will undergo surgery on Wednesday

Motorsport

Aleix Espargaro hospitalised after crash in Sepang MotoGP test

The Honda MotoGP test team was running in Sepang this week, when Espargaro ended up in hospital after a serious crash

Motorsport

Will Verstappen make a Super GT appearance?

Verstappen is interested in Super GT, but following in Jenson Button’s footsteps won’t be straightforward

Autosport

The key hurdle in Max Verstappen's Super GT ambitions

Verstappen is interested in Super GT, but following in Jenson Button’s footsteps won’t be straightforward

Motorsport

Honda’s Next-Gen 850cc MotoGP Motorcycle Makes Track Debut During Secret Test

Watch Honda's 2027 850cc prototype MotoGP bike roar down the Sepang International Circuit during a secret test.

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Honda stuck at "similar potential" to 2025 as Joan Mir calls for "revolution"

Mir is unsatisfied with Honda’s progress, with a lack of grip remaining the package’s biggest weakness

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Fabio Quartararo's gesture shows his growing frustration with Yamaha

Fabio Quartararo's body language speaks volumes about his frustration with the performance of his Yamaha. For its part, the manufacturer points out the scale of the task involved in switching to V4

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How Zarco plans to become lead Honda rider in MotoGP 2026

After a tricky end to 2025, Zarco has a chance to re-establish himself as Honda’s reference rider this year

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Can Johann Zarco match factory Honda duo Joan Mir and Luca Marini in MotoGP 2026?

After a tricky end to 2025, Zarco has a chance to re-establish himself as Honda’s reference rider this year

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Why Razgatlioglu was slower than he expected at MotoGP Sepang test

Toprak Razgatlioglu's first full MotoGP test left the Turkish rider with a bitter taste - more so than he had anticipated

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Ducati still favourite after MotoGP Sepang test, but Aprilia is in its “slipstream”

Ducati remains the ‘team to beat’ following the first three days of pre-season running, according to Aprilia

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Aprilia sees itself in Ducati’s “slipstream” after Sepang MotoGP test

Ducati remains the ‘team to beat’ following the first three days of pre-season running, according to Aprilia

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Yamaha needing more power from new MotoGP V4 engine

Meregalli assesses Yamaha's situation after a troubled week in Malaysia, where a lack of performance was compounded by safety issues

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Yamaha: ’2026 MotoGP bike not performing badly but engine needs more power’

Meregalli assesses Yamaha's situation after a troubled week in Malaysia, where a lack of performance was compounded by safety issues

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Honda’s Joan Mir believes Ducati has given rivals a "reality check" in Sepang

Honda has taken steps forward with its MotoGP bike, but Mir says Ducati’s gains have reset the benchmark for the rest of the grid

Autosport

Why Ducati has given rivals a reality check in MotoGP Sepang test

Honda has taken steps forward with its MotoGP bike, but Joan Mir says Ducati’s gains have reset the benchmark for the rest of the grid

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