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EPISODE · Jul 27, 2026 · 7 MIN

Formula 1 returns to Malaysia's iconic Sepang circuit for Bahrain Grand Prix

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Formula One is returning to Malaysia for the first time in nine years, with the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix to be held in the country, this October. The race - which was meant to be held earlier in the year - was postponed due to the US-Iran war. Both fans and drivers welcome the surprise return to the iconic Sepang International Circuit, but a sports diplomacy expert questions what this means for the future of the sport

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