#NSTviral: F1 fans demand Malaysia's permanent return to the F1 calendar
KUALA LUMPUR: The roar of Formula One engines at Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has reignited a global clamour for Malaysia’s permanent return to the F1 calendar.
KUALA LUMPUR: F1 fans are rallying for Malaysia's permanent return to the Formula One calendar after the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang International Circuit proved to be one of the best races of the season. Social media was flooded with praise for the Sepang International Circuit, with fans and commentators declaring the track a marvel and demanding its permanent inclusion on the F1 calendar.
Motorsport outlet The Race even proposed a satirical 2027 F1 calendar listing all 24 grand prix weekends in Malaysia, delighting fans who flooded the post with approving replies. While some humorously suggested hosting other countries' grand prix events in Malaysia, others made a more serious case for the track's return, citing its exceptional racing qualities and the need for the Malaysian government to make it financially viable.
The 2026 Bahrain GP at Sepang was the first F1 race held at the track since 2017 and was triggered by the war in the Middle East, making Bahrain and Saudi Arabia unsafe to host F1 races. The Malaysian government has expressed its willingness to work towards having Malaysia back on the F1 calendar.
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