F1 in Bahrain... in Malaysia: The race needed a software update to start
Well, it’s safe to say no Bahrain Grand Prix has been affected by torrential rain quite like the 2026 race.
Ars Technica reports: Well, it’s safe to say no Bahrain Grand Prix has been affected by torrential rain quite like the 2026 race.
For one thing, it was held several thousand miles from Bahrain itself. The ongoing war with Iran ruled such things out, so the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia stepped in to fill its spot.
This sports story centres on Malaysia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Bahrain Grand Prix, Bahrain and Iran.
Why it matters
Results and decisions like this can shape standings, selections and the rest of the season for the teams and athletes involved.
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- Malaysia · Asia
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- Bahrain Grand Prix, Bahrain, Iran, Sepang International Circuit
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