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Max Verstappen overtaking Lewis Hamilton during the 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit

Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia · Independent guide

Sepang returns

Formula 1 returns to Sepang on 2–4 October. Compare the five products in the international checkout without confusing them with MyKad-only rates or older Malaysian Grand Prix operations.

Relocated-event boundary: the 2–4 October race is confirmed. The international checkout currently lists five products, while the public ticket overview also names K2 and marks K1 and F sold out. Final 2026 gates, screens, transport and accessible routes are still pending.

2026 race weekend
2–4 Oct
Circuit length
5.543 km
Race laps
56
Sunday race start
15:00 MYT

Original circuit diagram

Long straights. Fifteen corners.

This independent schematic is for track orientation. The final organiser map must control tickets, gates, parking and accessible routes.

Simplified Sepang International Circuit diagramIndependent orientation diagram showing Sepang's main straight, opening complex, middle-sector sweepers and final hairpin.T1T4T9T12T15MAIN STRAIGHTGrid · garages · start / finishOPENING COMPLEXFAST SWEEPERSFINAL HAIRPIN
Original schematic for orientation only. It is not a gate, seat or accessibility map.Geography: OpenStreetMap contributors ↗

Primary sources and open geography

Formula 1 and the organiser control the event and tickets; OpenStreetMap supplies geographic orientation.