822 police, RTD personnel deployed for F1 Bahrain GP

822 police officers and Road Transport Department personnel will be deployed to ensure security and manage traffic during the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4, 2026. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar revealed the deployment would include 756 policemen, comprising 391 general-duty officers and 365 traffic officers, along with 66 RTD officers.

Daily security operations will run from 8am to 11pm, while racing will occur from 9am to 6pm, with the main race taking place on October 4. The security measures will also cover concerts by Axwell on October 3 and Martin Garrix on October 4, both from 7pm to 10pm at the SIC helipad for ticket holders. Shazeli emphasized that Selangor police would oversee macro traffic control, patrols, and enforcement through the Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department.

The deployment will be divided into three zones: the inner zone within two kilometers, the middle zone between three to five kilometers, and the outer zone six kilometers and beyond. The comprehensive security and traffic management plan aims to maintain public order and ensure smooth circulation during the race weekend.