{
  "id": 11728198,
  "title": "Sepang CEO seen handing out water to F1 fans waiting for buses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/sepang-ceo-seen-handing-out-water-to-f1-fans-waiting-for-buses",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T16:25:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/04/sepang-ceo-seen-handing-out-water-to-f1-fans-waiting-for-buses"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A video circulating on social media captured Sepang circuit boss Azhan Shafriman Hanif handing out bottles of water to Formula 1 fans who had been waiting for shuttle buses at the Bahrain Grand Prix venue. Azhan and his team were actively managing the crowd after reports emerged of some visitors fainting due to the lengthy waits. Fans expressed their emotional appreciation for the CEO's gesture, acknowledging the improved crowd and traffic management at the circuit. The Bahrain Grand Prix had faced criticism for congestion and lengthy shuttle bus queues. The event was now being held in Malaysia following its cancellation earlier this year due to regional conflict.",
  "summary": "Some social media users said there were now smoother queues, dedicated lanes for shuttle buses and a stronger presence of staff, marshals and police.",
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        "title": "Sepang CEO seen handing out water to F1 fans waiting for buses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/sepang-ceo-seen-handing-out-water-to-f1-fans-waiting-for-buses-11731200",
        "published": "2026-10-03T16:25:11.000Z"
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  "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."
}