{
  "id": 11111498,
  "title": "Watching the F1 in Sepang this weekend? KLIA urges visitors to ditch cars, use public transport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/watching-the-f1-in-sepang-this-weekend-klia-urges-visitors-to-ditch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T04:56:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/01/watching-the-f1-in-sepang-this-weekend-klia-urges-visitors-to-ditch-cars-use-public-transport/237225"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has urged visitors to the Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Sepang, Malaysia, to avoid driving to the airport and instead utilize public transportation. Over 200,000 spectators are expected at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) over the three-day race weekend, with daily attendance expected to surpass 100,000. Parking at KLIA Terminal 1 and the Long Term Car Park is anticipated to reach full capacity early each day. KLIA advises travelers to plan their journeys in advance and opt for alternatives like the Express Rail Link (ERL), KLIA Ekspres, KLIA Transit, and e-hailing services to reach the airport terminals. Free shuttle buses will be available from KLIA Terminal 2, the Long Term Car Park, and Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA to SIC. The Royal Malaysia Police will implement traffic diversions from 8 am to 11 pm daily, and road users are encouraged to follow directed routes. KLIA and relevant authorities are working together to ensure smooth traffic flow during the event.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is advising visitors attending the Formula 1 (F1) Gul...",
  "key_points": [
    "KLIA urges visitors to use public transport for F1 Grand Prix 2026 in Sepang.",
    "Over 200,000 spectators expected at Sepang International Circuit over three days.",
    "KLIA offers Express Rail Link, KLIA Ekspres, KLIA Transit, and e-hailing services."
  ],
  "editors_take": "KLIA's push for public transport use means a smoother trip for F1 visitors, reducing traffic congestion and parking woes, while also aligning with efforts to manage the large influx of spectators.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Watching the F1 in Sepang this weekend? KLIA urges visitors to ditch cars, use public transport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/watching-the-f1-in-sepang-this-weekend-klia-urges-visitors-to-ditch-11113709",
        "published": "2026-10-01T04:56:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}