F1 race fans left fuming with long queues, shuttle delays

Formula One enthusiasts have taken to social media to express their frustration over the chaotic conditions at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Fans have complained about lengthy queues for shuttle buses and difficulties accessing drinking water. Social media users have called for improved crowd management and transport services, especially before the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend.

Complaints included delays in entering and leaving the circuit, with some people even walking along a highway emergency lane due to long waiting times. One Instagram user claimed that ticket-holders had been waiting for a shuttle for hours, while another reported that thousands of people were still waiting for buses at 8:20pm. On Threads, user mhd.adli described "crazy scenes" with little crowd control and people pushing one another to catch buses.

On X, user rocky19 called the journey to Kuala Lumpur International Airport "horrendous" and criticized the transport arrangements and traffic management. Complaints also centered on queues at entry gates and access to drinking water, with some visitors having to queue for everything from buying water to entering the circuit. The F1 Speed account on X alleged that shuttle queues were unorganised, water stations were not operational, and several spectators had fainted.

Reddit users criticised the long queues for water and food, poor signage and communication, and chaotic bus arrangements. They also reported that it took three hours to travel from the circuit to the KLIA train station, compared to an estimated 20-minute journey under normal conditions. The situation has left fans disappointed, hoping that the organizers can improve the situation for the rest of the weekend.