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The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) have opened ticket sales for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026, a unique event scheduled for 2â4 October at Sepang International Circuit.
The event will bring the spirit of Bahrain to Malaysia as Formula 1 returns to Sepang. The latest development also features in our five key storylines for the second half of the 2026 F1 season, where Malaysiaâs return is identified as one of the championshipâs central talking points.
Tickets for grandstands and general admission areas are available now through bahraingp.com for international fans who are not Malaysian citizens. Three-day general admission tickets start at USD 219 per person, while grandstand tickets begin at USD 350. The Main Grandstand, described as the iconic option, is priced at USD 566 for three days. All listed prices include tax.
Holders of the Malaysian MyKad identity card can access special three-day ticket rates through the Bahrain International Circuit website. General admission starts at MYR 200, while grandstand tickets begin at MYR 1,291.4. The special pricing is restricted to MyKad holders, with a verification process in place to confirm ticket validity.
Children aged between three and six receive a 25% discount, while children under three can attend free of charge. Accessible seating is also available for spectators with additional needs. Reservations can be made by calling +973 1745 0000.
Fans have been encouraged to book early, with strong demand expected for the race weekend. Hospitality packages will be announced in the coming days. Further updates will be published through bahraingp.com and sepangcircuit.com.
The ticket launch follows Gulf Airâs announcement of direct flights between Bahrain and Kuala Lumpur, beginning on 29 September 2026. The service is intended to provide fans with direct access to the race weekend through Gulf Airâs network. Additional information is available at gulfair.com.
BIC Chief Executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa called the ticket launch a major milestone and said fan feedback had been âincredibleâ. He added that BIC and SIC were developing a broad range of ticket types and pricing, alongside an off-track entertainment package with Formula 1.
SIC CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif said Malaysian fans had âmissed experiencing Formula 1 at our home circuitâ and urged supporters to purchase tickets early for what he described as an exceptional celebration in Sepang.
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