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Decision on an F1 return to Malaysia to be made after viability assessment report is presented to cabinet in Nov

Malaysia Times desk Original: Paul Tan↗ 10/15 19:24 X
Decision on an F1 return to Malaysia to be made after viability assessment report is presented to cabinet in Nov
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Malaysia’s successful outing in hosting the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang has spurred talk of a potential return to the F1 calendar, and while that possibility remains at the exploratory stage, …

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In any case, discussions on a possible return are still at an early stage, with a government assessment report expected to be submitted to the cabinet by November being key to a decision on whether it will be a go or no, said KBS minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari.

He said a committee involving various ministries and the chief secretary to the government has been tasked with assessing the event’s feasibility and return on investment, with the aim of ensuring its benefits extend beyond KBS and Sepang international circuit (SIC), The Star reports.

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Oct 15, 2026
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