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F1 Malaysia: Sepang to Present Comeback Proposal to Cabinet in November
By ExFunCity News Desk · 27 Oct 2026
TL;DR — F1 Malaysia could return to Sepang as SIC prepares a study for the Cabinet in November. Here is what fans need to know about the proposal.
F1 Malaysia fans have a new development to watch: Sepang International Circuit is preparing a feasibility study on bringing Formula One racing back to the country. The proposal is expected to be presented to the Malaysian Cabinet in November 2026, but no future race has been confirmed. bernama.com
Latest news: Sepang prepares its proposal
Sepang International Circuit chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif said the circuit is gathering information from the government, relevant agencies and industry players.
The study will look at the economic impact of hosting an F1 race and Malaysia’s readiness to stage the event. Areas under consideration include traffic management and public transport facilities.
According to Bernama, the findings will be one of the factors the government considers when deciding whether to support the proposal.
Latest update: Return remains uncertain
Azhan Shafriman described the chances of Malaysia returning as an F1 host as “50-50”, with the final decision depending on the government’s assessment.
For fans following F1 Malaysia, the distinction is important: a study is being prepared, but a new Malaysian Grand Prix has not been announced. There is also no confirmed date for a future race at Sepang.
The next major development will be the presentation of the proposal to the Cabinet and any decision that follows.
Current status: F1 raced at Sepang in 2026
Formula One already returned to Sepang this year. The circuit hosted the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix from 2 to 4 October after the event was moved because of the conflict in West Asia.
The race was staged through an agreement involving Formula One, the FIA, and the governments of Bahrain and Malaysia. Although it took place at Sepang, it remained the Bahrain Grand Prix. bernama.com
Before the 2026 event, Malaysia had last hosted an F1 race in 2017. Sepang hosted the Malaysian Grand Prix from 1999 to 2017.
What happens next?
Malaysia is considering different ways to host a future race, including an annual event or an arrangement with another country every few years. The discussions remain at an early stage. reuters.com
For now, F1 Malaysia supporters will have to wait for the Cabinet’s response to the study. The outcome could help determine whether Sepang becomes a future fixture on the F1 calendar again.
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