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Bahrain Crown Prince lands in Malaysia for Sepang F1 Grand Prix weekend

SEPANG, Oct 2 — The Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, arrived in Mal...

Bahrain Crown Prince lands in Malaysia for Sepang F1 Grand Prix weekend

Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has arrived in Malaysia for the upcoming Sepang F1 Grand Prix weekend at the Sepang International Circuit. The special visit coincides with the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, which is set to take place from October 2 to 4. The Crown Prince's arrival was marked by a guard of honor from the First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment, and he was greeted by several high-ranking Malaysian officials, including Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari and Bahrain’s Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Waleed Khalifa Al Manea.

The return of the prestigious race to Malaysia follows successful diplomacy between the Kingdom of Malaysia and the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the Sepang circuit chosen to host the 2026 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.

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