{
  "id": 752295,
  "title": "Tickets on sale from RM200 for F1 race in Sepang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/tickets-on-sale-from-rm200-for-f1-race-in-sepang",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T09:38:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/13/tickets-on-sale-from-rm200-for-f1-race-in-sepang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysian fans are eagerly purchasing tickets for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, set to return to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from October 2-4 after a nine-year hiatus. The RM200 ticket grants access to the G hillstand, an open-air grass viewing area with no allocated seating. For those willing to pay more, the B and C hillstands offer unique perspectives, with the B hillstand providing views of fast corners 12 to 14 and the C hillstand showcasing a mix of technical corners and the back straight. The F grandstand, priced at RM1,291.40, overlooks turns 7 and 8 where drivers navigate closely linked corners. The K1 grandstand, priced at RM1,386, is situated at the opening corners, making it a thrilling spot to witness the race's intense start. The most expensive ticket, RM2,083.40, grants access to the main grandstand, offering spectators a front-row view of the race's start and finish, pit stops, and podium celebrations. Children aged three to six receive a 25% discount, except for the G hillstand, while infants under three can enter for free but will not be assigned a seat. Non-Malaysians can expect to pay from US$218.90 (RM895) for the B and C hillstands and up to US$566.05 (RM2,314) for the main grandstand. The G hillstand remains exclusive to Malaysian citizens. Following F1's decision to host the Bahrain GP, the SIC has once again become the Malaysian Grand Prix's home, previously hosting the event from 1999 to 2017 due to escalating hosting costs and licensing fees.",
  "summary": "The Oct 2-4 race weekend will mark Formula 1’s return to Malaysia after a nine-year absence.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysian fans eagerly purchase RM200 tickets for Bahrain GP at Sepang Circuit.",
    "Premium hillstands offer unique perspectives of fast corners and technical sections.",
    "Main grandstand provides front-row view of race start, finish, pit stops, and podium."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Tickets on sale from RM200 for F1 race in Sepang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/tickets-on-sale-from-rm200-for-f1-race-in-sepang-754155",
        "published": "2026-08-13T09:38:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "RM200 or RM2,083? F1 tickets for Sepang return are on sale now",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/rm200-or-rm2-083-f1-tickets-for-sepang-return-are-on-sale-now",
        "published": "2026-08-13T10:01:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}