{
  "id": 11816330,
  "title": "After shuttle chaos, Sepang circuit chief pitches in as F1 fans wait for buses after second race day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/after-shuttle-chaos-sepang-circuit-chief-pitches-in-as-f1-fans-wait",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T01:35:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/04/after-shuttle-chaos-sepang-circuit-chief-pitches-in-as-f1-fans-wait-for-buses-after-second-race-day/237583"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif took action to assist Formula 1 fans who faced a lengthy wait for shuttle buses after the second day of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix (GP) in Malaysia 2026. Azhan and his team were seen on the ground, managing the crowd and providing mineral water to those in need, as reported by social media posts. Fans expressed their appreciation for Azhan's leadership, praising his hands-on approach to managing the situation. Earlier, Azhan was seen overseeing the flow of buses to ensure a smoother experience for attendees. Following the event, positive feedback emerged regarding improved crowd and traffic management at SIC, with fans noting more efficient queues, designated bus lanes, and a heightened presence of staff, marshals, and police.",
  "summary": "SEPANG, Oct 4 — Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif stepped in to hel...",
  "key_points": [
    "Azhan Shafriman Hanif, SIC CEO, helped fans after shuttle bus chaos",
    "Fans praised his hands-on management of crowd and water provision",
    "Improved crowd and traffic management noted post-event"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Sepang circuit chief's hands-on approach to managing shuttle chaos after the second race day shows a shift towards prioritizing fan experience and responsiveness to problems as they arise.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "After shuttle chaos, Sepang circuit chief pitches in as F1 fans wait for buses after second race day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/after-shuttle-chaos-sepang-circuit-chief-pitches-in-as-f1-fans-wait-11818548",
        "published": "2026-10-04T01:35:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}