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Malaysia Could Return to F1 Calendar in September-October Slot

A potential replacement for the Bahrain Grand Prix, Malaysia may host its first Formula One race in nine years amid rising hopes and receding alternatives.

Talivio News · Global 24 July 2026, 08:06 1 min read

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Malaysia could host a Formula One race for the first time in nine years, according to recent reports, as hopes for the Bahrain Grand Prix recede amid regional conflict. A likely race slot would fall between September 26 and October 11.

Malaysia could potentially replace the Bahrain Grand Prix, with two sources framing the development differently: one presents Malaysia as back in the frame as Bahrain hopes recede, while another describes it as a direct replacement due to the Middle East conflict.

Malaysia last hosted a Formula One race nine years ago.

Casper Lindqvist

Sports Correspondent · Talivio News

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channelnewsasia.com — Malaysia back in the F1 frame as Bahrain hopes recede (opens in a new window) accessed 24 Jul 2026
bloomberg.com — Malaysia May Again Host Formula One Racing as Iran War Puts Bahrain in Doubt (opens in a new window) accessed 24 Jul 2026

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