Malaysia eyes permanent F1 comeback despite travel chaos at Bahrain GP

South China Morning Post • 10/5/2026

Summary

Malaysia is considering a permanent return of Formula One racing after a successful weekend that saw over 260,000 attendees at the Sepang International Circuit for the Bahrain Grand Prix. This event was originally scheduled for April but was postponed and relocated due to security concerns. Despite the excitement, the event was marred by significant traffic chaos, leaving thousands of fans stranded for hours.

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