Royal diplomacy brings Bahrain F1 Grand Prix to Sepang
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KUALA LUMPUR: Royal diplomacy between His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Bahrain's King Hamad Isa Al Khalifa has paved the way for the return of Formula One (F1) to Malaysia after an eight-year absence.
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The Bahrain Grand Prix will be staged at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit following discussions between the two monarchs, according to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page today.
The agreement came after the Bahrain Grand Prix faced uncertainty due to armed conflict in the Middle East, which disrupted the F1 calendar and threatened the race.
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- Jul 27, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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