Anwar open to discussing F1 return to Malaysia
GPBeat reports that Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is open to discussing a possible Formula 1 return to Malaysia. Sepang hosted the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix as a substitute venue.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he is open to discussing a possible Formula 1 return to Malaysia. Sepang hosted the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix as a substitute venue after the round was relocated from Bahrain International Circuit amid regional conflict.
Sky Sports F1 asked Anwar whether Malaysia could return to the calendar; he said he was “looking forward to discussing” the possibility.
RacingNews365 attributes to an unnamed source the report that Sepang hopes to step in again in 2027 if an opportunity arises—for example, by hosting the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia again or replacing the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix slot if circumstances prevent that race from going ahead. The outlet also says Sepang is expected to push harder for a place on the 2028 calendar.
That longer-term push also faces a practical logistical hurdle: RacingNews365’s account of the 2026 weekend describes traffic congestion, water leaks and track-surface problems, alongside reports of fans spending hours trying to leave the circuit. The sudden influx of spectators and personnel placed huge demands on the region, and a permanent fixture would require further logistical work.
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- SOURCEMalaysian government to discuss grand prix return with F1 after playing super-subRacingNews365 English
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RacingNews365 records both the question and Anwar’s answer.
RacingNews365 describes the relocation and Sepang as host; Formula 1’s race report also places the event at Sepang.
The report says Sepang hopes to step in if an opportunity arises and introduces the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds as examples.
The report presents this as an expectation.
The report also says a permanent fixture would require further logistical work.
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