F1 in talks to bring Malaysian GP back as 2026 replacement race

Published Jul 23, 05:05 PM UTC

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Formula 1 is in discussions with organizers of the Malaysian Grand Prix to bring the Sepang race back to the 2026 calendar as a stand-in event. The move comes after plans to reinstate the Bahrain Grand Prix in early October were abandoned due to increased conflict in the Middle East. F1 is now considering slotting Malaysia into the schedule on October 4, between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 26 and the Singapore Grand Prix on October 11. The last Malaysian Grand Prix was held in 2017, won by Max Verstappen. The return is also influenced by the possibility that the season-ending races in Qatar (November 29) and Abu Dhabi (December 6) may not proceed. European alternatives like Portimao and Istanbul are limited due to cold weather. Mercedes driver George Russell expressed support for adding replacement races to maintain a full 24-race season.

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