Anwar praises drivers, teams for ‘incredible action’ at Sepang F1 race

KUALA LUMPUR, October 5 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim lauded the drivers and teams for their "incredible action" during the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. In a Facebook post, he praised the "magnificent action" and "intense competition" that made the race an unforgettable memory for fans worldwide.

Anwar, along with Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman, awarded trophies to the winning drivers and teams, including Max Verstappen, Kimi Antolin and Lewis Hamilton, as well as the Red Bull Racing team. They had confirmed Malaysia as the host for the 2026 Gulf Air Bahrain GP, which was set to take place from October 2 to 4, after a deal between F1, FIA, and the governments of Malaysia and Bahrain.

Despite heavy rain, the grandstands remained lively, showing fans' eagerness to return to F1 after a nine-year hiatus from the country.