{
  "id": 11206640,
  "title": "Sepang set to vroom with a huge crowd at Bahrain GP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/sepang-set-to-vroom-with-a-huge-crowd-at-bahrain-gp",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T13:51:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/motor-sports/2026/10/1545736/sepang-set-vroom-huge-crowd-bahrain-gp"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Sepang International Circuit is gearing up for a Formula One extravaganza, as the Bahrain Grand Prix promises a weekend filled with thrills, entertainment, and a record-breaking crowd. SIC CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif expressed immense pride in partnering with the Bahrain International Circuit for this event, despite the tight timeline for preparations. \"We are immensely proud to partner with the Bahrain International Circuit to bring Formula 1 back to Sepang for the Bahrain Grand Prix,\" he stated. Preparing for the race has required an incredible amount of effort, but the SIC and BIC teams have fully prepared to welcome Formula 1 back to their track.\n\nFan response has been overwhelming, with ticket sales surpassing 95,000 and expectations of the figure reaching over 100,000 over the weekend. Azhan added, \"The response from fans has been incredible. We have already sold over 95,000 tickets and are well on track to pass 100,000 across the weekend, which will make this the biggest event ever held at Sepang.\" In an effort to accommodate local fans, SIC has offered ticket options starting at RM 200 for Malaysians, and local fans now make up half of the anticipated crowd.\n\nBeyond the racing action, SIC is providing a festival-style experience, featuring headline concerts by Axwell and Martin Garrix, the immersive Bahrain Village, driver sessions, and family entertainment throughout the venue. With Sepang ready, the crowds growing, and a packed schedule awaiting fans, the Bahrain Grand Prix is poised to transform Sepang into the epicenter of Formula One this weekend.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The stage is set for a Formula One spectacle at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), with the Bahrain Grand Prix promising a weekend of high octane action, entertainment and a record crowd.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "The heat is on at Bahrain GP in Sepang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/the-heat-is-on-at-bahrain-gp-in-sepang",
        "published": "2026-09-30T16:10:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}