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Sepang roars back as Malaysia secures Bahrain F1 Grand Prix, PM Anwar hails triumph

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 7/26 19:06 X
Sepang roars back as Malaysia secures Bahrain F1 Grand Prix, PM Anwar hails triumph
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PUTRAJAYA, July 26 — Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit this year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced...

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Anwar said he had spoken with Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, as well as Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, and expressed appreciation for Bahrain’s trust in Malaysia.

“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.

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Originally published
Jul 26, 2026
Updated here
Aug 15, 2026
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