Race Grid Guide

Venue relocation: The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix is at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, not Sakhir. Do not book Bahrain or Manama travel for this event; recheck final organiser operations before departure.

Race day · Updated 23 August 2026

Sepang bag policy for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix

What is known, what remains pending and how to pack conservatively for security screening at Sepang.

01

Final Formula 1 rules are still controlling

Sepang publishes general safety guidance, but the event-specific 2026 bag dimensions and prohibited-items list should be taken from the final organiser terms and spectator guide.

02

Pack small and searchable

Use a small soft bag, separate important items and avoid rigid poles, weapons, drones, hazardous materials or anything that could obstruct another spectator. Security may inspect possessions.

03

Do not copy an old allowance

A previous Sepang guide is linked only as operational context. Its bottle, food and equipment rules are not represented here as permission for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Primary sources

Operational facts are checked against the organiser, government, FIA or Formula 1. External links open the controlling source.