# F1 Considers Malaysian GP Return as 2026 Replacement

- Topic: tech
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-23
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13566259/malaysian-gp-formula-1-considering-sepang-return-to-2026-calendar-as-replacement-race-before-singapore-grand-prix
- Language: en
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Formula 1 is exploring the possibility of reviving the Malaysian Grand Prix as a replacement for the cancelled Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races. The Sepang circuit in Malaysia has emerged as a potential option for the 2026 calendar. Formula 1 bosses are in talks with organizers to make the Malaysian Grand Prix a stand-in event.

## Key takeaways

- F1 is considering the Malaysian Grand Prix as a replacement for the cancelled Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races.
- The Sepang circuit in Malaysia has been identified as a potential option for the 2026 calendar.
- Formula 1 bosses are in talks with organizers to make the Malaysian Grand Prix a stand-in event.

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