F1 Bahrain GP: Police Set Five Screening Points For Vehicles

For the upcoming Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), police have established five screening points for vehicles arriving at the venue. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar explained that these checks will verify ticket validity, vehicle passes and access stickers to ensure only authorized vehicles gain entry.

The event expects around 200,000 spectators, with the highest attendance anticipated on race day. The five screening locations are situated in the Chicken Hut area from the KLIA Toll Plaza route, the path from KLIA Terminal 1 towards the KLIA mosque roundabout, the area before the roundabout, the route from Kompleks Warisan Rohaniah, and the intersection near the police quarters.

Unveiled due to the relocation of the Bahrain Grand Prix to Malaysia this year, as the original race could not occur due to geopolitical tensions in the region. Vehicles lacking valid access or parking passes, including motorcycles, will be denied entry and redirected to specific shuttle bus stops. Motorcycles are solely permitted for authorized staff and personnel with requisite permits and passes.

The police have prepared 4,000 parking spaces for the occasion. 365 officers and personnel from the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department are on duty for traffic management, congestion control, enforcement, and VIP movement supervision. Screening procedures will be enforced from 9am to 6pm daily, with peak congestion expected on Sunday when the main race occurs.

Authorities have recommended motorists to prepare their routes beforehand, adhere to ground personnel instructions, and depart earlier, particularly those en route to KLIA Terminals 1 and 2. Non-compliant vehicles obstructing traffic may face summonses and towing. Following SIC's previous announcement, motorcycles without valid parking stickers or passes will be prohibited from entering the circuit during the race weekend.

The circuit noted that unrestricted access to different vehicle types contributed to congestion in past large motorsport events. Free shuttle buses will be available for visitors without parking access, with Rapid KL operating 95 buses from three locations – KLIA Terminal 2 Level 1 bus hub, Mitsui KLIA bus hub, and De-Village in Bandar Baru Enstek – running from 7am to midnight until Sunday, every 10 to 15 minutes.

Additional shuttle buses within SIC will also assist visitors in navigating between key locations on the circuit.