Bahrain Is coming to Malaysia
THE Bahrain Grand Prix is coming to Malaysia. Yes, Bahrain. Nine years after Malaysia decided Formula One was no longer worth the money, the cars will be back at Sepang in October — not for a Malaysian Grand Prix, but for the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand P...
The Bahrain Grand Prix is returning to Malaysia after a nine-year hiatus. The circuit at Sepang, which was abandoned by Formula One in 2017, will host the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in October. The comeback seems to be a mutually beneficial arrangement, with Bahrain needing a venue and Malaysia having one available. The story highlights the changing fortunes of the Sepang circuit, which opened in 1999 during Malaysia's confidence in big projects, and later faced challenges with high hosting costs and declining audience numbers.
Meanwhile, Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, known for its history and glamour, continues to face financial discussions and scrutiny over its budgetary implications. The article suggests that while it's tempting to judge old projects based on their initial promises, the reality is often more complex. Sepang, once built to bring Formula One to Malaysia, now hosts Bahrain, while Spa-Francorchamps remains an iconic circuit despite its financial challenges.
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