Malaysia to host F1’s Bahrain GP
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F1 had been exploring options for reinstating the Bahrain GP in the October 4 slot. The conflict ceasefire made this option possible, until the agreement broke down in early July. The Athletic reported on Thursday that Malaysia had emerged as an alternative option to host a race in that gap.
Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix has been resurrected for 2026, though will take place not in Bahrain, but actually in Malaysia. Formula 1 was forced to abandon its scheduled grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, in April, owing to the conflict in the ...
By Marc Jones LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) - Bahrain has not tapped its $5.3 billion currency swap agreed with the United Arab Emirates, the country's development minister told Reuters, and has also held talks about getting its Formula One Grand Prix back on this year's race calendar.