Formula 1 and the FIA confirmed on July 26 that Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit will host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix from October 2 through 4.\n\nThe unusual arrangement keeps Bahrain as the named Grand Prix while moving the event to Malaysia. It places the race between the Azerbaijan and Singapore rounds and returns Formula 1 competition to Sepang after an extended absence.\n\nThe original Bahrain race did not proceed in April after Formula 1 and the FIA cited regional security concerns connected to the Iran conflict. The October event remains subject to final agreements and official sign-off, a qualification included in Formula 1's announcement.\n\nFans planning travel should therefore rely on the final ticketing and operational notices from Formula 1 and Sepang rather than treating preliminary schedules or unofficial offers as confirmed.\n\nSource: Formula 1 and FIA announcement — https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/formula-1-and-fia-confirm-malaysia-will-join-2026-calendar-as-host-venue-for-bahrain-grand-prix.6lL7vjFEM2VVynRHvg1TCf\n\nSource: Formula 1 official 2026 calendar — https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2026\n\nSource: Associated Press on the April postponement — https://apnews.com/article/4c110a35b3548020124106b9c21368c5