The name is Bahrain. The venue is Malaysia.
Formula 1 heads to Sepang International Circuit on October 2–4 for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. It is a relocated Bahrain event, rather than a race at Bahrain International Circuit or a straightforward revival under the Malaysian Grand Prix name. F1 announcement
The arrangement was announced in July by Formula 1 and the FIA, with the governments of Bahrain and Malaysia involved. It preserves a Grand Prix that otherwise would not have taken place, placing Sepang between Azerbaijan and Singapore. The original announcement was subject to final agreements and approvals; F1 now lists the event and its detailed timetable on its official race pages. Announcement · Current timetable
What makes Sepang interesting?
The 5.543-kilometre circuit combines long straights, substantial braking zones and fast corners. Its width gives drivers room to choose different approaches, while the sequence through Turns 5 and 6 offers a very different challenge from the final hairpin. Circuit guide
Our focus will be on how teams balance straight-line performance with stability through the faster sections. That is a preview question, not a prediction that one particular car will dominate.
Heat, humidity and the possibility of sudden rain are familiar features of the venue, according to F1’s circuit guide. They make adaptation worth watching—but they are not a substitute for an actual weekend weather forecast. Circuit guide
When is the race?
| Session | Sepang local time — MYT | U.S. Eastern — EDT |
|---|---|---|
| Friday practice 1 | Oct. 2, 12:30 p.m. | Oct. 2, 12:30 a.m. |
| Friday practice 2 | Oct. 2, 4:00 p.m. | Oct. 2, 4:00 a.m. |
| Saturday practice 3 | Oct. 3, 12:30 p.m. | Oct. 3, 12:30 a.m. |
| Qualifying | Oct. 3, 4:00 p.m. | Oct. 3, 4:00 a.m. |
| Grand Prix | Oct. 4, 3:00 p.m. | Oct. 4, 3:00 a.m. |
The race is scheduled for 56 laps. Times are subject to change. Official timetable
The event’s unusual title needs a little explanation. Its sporting appeal is easier to understand: another chance to watch the current field tackle Sepang’s mix of speed, braking and changing demands.
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