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  "id": 7102643,
  "title": "Sepang gears up for Bahrain F1 Grand Prix with concerts, global stars on stage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/sepang-gears-up-for-bahrain-f1-grand-prix-with-concerts-global-stars",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-09-13T11:40:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/13/sepang-gears-up-for-bahrain-f1-grand-prix-with-concerts-global-stars-on-stage/235073"
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  "account": "Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) are set to kick off a 20-day countdown leading up to the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, which will take place at SIC in Malaysia on October 2-4, 2026. The highly anticipated event will mark the 16th round of the 2026 FIA F1 World Championship. To add to the excitement, a packed programme of activities has been organized for both the public and the racers, including concerts by world-famous international artists. On Saturday, October 3, Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Axwell will take the stage at SIC, while on Sunday, October 4, the post-race celebrations will be headlined by Martin Garrix, a successful DJ and music producer known for his work with artists such as Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, and Madonna.",
  "summary": "MANAMA, Sept 13 — Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) on Saturday launch th...",
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