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  "id": 11936593,
  "title": "Bringing back Malaysian GP will take time, says Anwar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/bringing-back-malaysian-gp-will-take-time-says-anwar",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T13:22:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/04/bringing-back-malaysian-gp-will-take-time-says-anwar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed the possibility of reinstating the Malaysian Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar with Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang circuit this weekend. Anwar stated that the matter would be further examined by the Cabinet, taking into account the country's ability to host the race and its potential economic and social benefits. It is estimated that bringing the F1 event back permanently would cost Malaysia RM300 million annually. The prime minister visited the Sepang circuit to support Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, who won the second-place trophy at the Bahrain Grand Prix, which returned to Sepang after a nine-year absence. Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed victory, followed by Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' Nico Rosberg. This weekend's races marked the first to be held at Sepang since the Malaysian Grand Prix was cancelled in 2017 due to high costs and low returns. The races were financially supported by Bahrain, with Malaysia spending between RM10 million and RM16 million on preparations.",
  "summary": "The prime minister says he has discussed the possibility with Formula One Group president and CEO Stefano Domenicali.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Bringing back Malaysian GP will take time, says Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/bringing-back-malaysian-gp-will-take-time-says-anwar-11942400",
        "published": "2026-10-04T13:22:00.000Z"
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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."
}