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01 / 10 NINE YEARS LATER F1 IS BACK IN MALAYSIA But it won't be the race you remember. Zwei 02 / 10 THE UNEXPECTED COMEBACK A MALAYSIAN RACE NOT THE MALAYSIAN GP Sepang will host the Bahrain Grand Prix as a special replacement event. For now, it appears to be a one-time return rather than a permanent calendar place. One legendary circuit. One unexpected comeback. Will it happen again in the future. Maybe not. 03 / 10 2026 CHANGES EVERYTHING NEW GENERATION CARS WITH A BIGGER GRID. Smaller, lighter cars. Active aerodynamics. New overtaking technology. Sustainable fuel. Plus 22 cars from 11 teams including Audi and Cadillac. New cars. New teams. More action into Turn 1. 04 / 10 PADDOCK CULTURE F1 ARRIVES WITH A LOT MORE GLAMOUR Expect statement outfits, celebrity guests, partners, creators and cameras watching every step through the paddock. Who will steal the spotlight before the cars even start? Could Kim Kardashian appear in Malaysia? 05 / 10 OLD CIRCUIT. NEW FACES A NEW GENERATION TAKES ON SEPANG More than half the current grid has never raced an F1 car here. Even returning drivers arrive in different colours, most notably Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari red. For most of the grid, Sepang is completely new territory. 06 / 10 CLOSER TO THE ACTION MALAYSIAN FANS ARE GOING TO HAVE A BLAST Expect major fan experiences around this historic weekend with driver appearances, brand activations, fan forums and possible meet-and-greets. How many autographs and selfies can you collect in one weekend? 07 / 10 CHOOSE YOUR COLOURS THE ULTIMATE F1 MERCHANDISE HUNT EVENT MERCHANDISE Opportunity to shop the latest 2026 collections from Ferrari red and Mercedes teal to McLaren papaya, Red Bull gear, plus new Audi and Cadillac merchandise. The hardest decision might be what to buy. Which team's merch are you wearing? 08 / 10 BEHIND THE SCENES MALAYSIA'S DRIVE TO SURVIVE MOMENT? A NETFLIX SPORTS SERIES FORMULA 1 DRIVE TO SURVIVE A surprise return, legendary circuit, extreme weather and a new generation of cars - it has everything Netflix could want. ONLY ON NETFLIX 27 FEBRUARY Could Malaysia get its own special episode? 09 / 10 A NEW GLOBAL AUDIENCE F1 AND MALAYSIA SEEN DIFFERENTLY Millions of newer fans could discover Sepang, Malaysian food, culture and supporters for the first time. F1 isn't only coming to Malaysia : Malaysia is going to the world. 10 / 10 ARE YOU GOING TO THE HOTTEST RACE ON THE CALENDAR? 2-4 OCTOBER 2026 SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT TAG THE PERSON YOU'RE TAKING WITH YOU.