Sepang F1 spectators complain of hours-long shuttle queues and chaotic exits

Sepang International Circuit (SIC) hosted the first day of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, but spectators faced significant challenges. Gridlocked roads and long shuttle bus queues left many stranded, with some motorists even being stopped at the circuit's perimeter. British content creator Ryan Howlett shared his experience of waiting in traffic until 9pm before finally boarding a shuttle bus.

He described the scene as chaotic, with fights breaking out among passengers and a lack of guidance during exit. Other observers echoed similar complaints, criticizing the organization and management of the shuttle service. Malaysian x users reported extremely long bus lines and restricted access from certain areas. Despite the extensive transportation arrangements announced prior to the race, including 95 free shuttle buses running every 10 to 15 minutes, the situation was far from satisfactory.

Rapid KL and authorities had promised to manage the influx of over 200,000 spectators, but the reality proved difficult to handle.