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Bahrain GP in Malaysia draws 103,000 on race day, circuit says

Bahrain International Circuit listed race-day attendance of 103,000 at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia and described the event as a record-breaking sell-out. The circuit listed 261,000 for the full weekend.

At the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Bahrain International Circuit reported race-day attendance of 103,000 and described the event as a record-breaking sell-out. The race was held at Sepang; the circuit put full-weekend attendance at 261,000.

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  1. SOURCELive reacties na sensationele zege Verstappen in MaleisiëRacingNews365 Nederland
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Bahrain International Circuit reported race-day attendance of 103,000 and weekend attendance of 261,000 for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

The circuit account lists both attendance figures and names the event.

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The circuit described the event as a record-breaking sell-out.

This is the circuit account's own characterization, reported with attribution.

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The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was held at Sepang.

An embedded Formula 1 race-start post says the lights went out in Sepang.

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Corrections and updates to this story
06 Oct 2026, 01:45

Bahrain GP in Malaysia draws 103,000 on race day, circuit says

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