Kuala lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today met Singapore Grand Prix (GP) Executive Director Michael Roche ahead of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) this October. In a Facebook post, Anwar stated that the meeting aimed to study Singapore's experience and best practices to ensure the event at SIC is organised successfully.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the world-class event is expected to generate significant economic spillover through increased tourism, job creation, business activities, and stronger investor confidence, while further boosting Visit Malaysia 2026. Anwar expressed commitment to ensuring that the event not only meets international standards but also strengthens Malaysia's position as a regional motorsports hub, delivering benefits to the people and the national economy.

Formula 1 and the FIA previously announced that the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will be held at SIC from October 2 to 4 under a collaboration between Malaysia and Bahrain. The Bahrain Grand Prix was originally scheduled to take place at the Bahrain International Circuit in April but was postponed to October following geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

SIC hosted the Malaysian Grand Prix from 1999 to 2017 before the race was dropped from the Formula 1 calendar due to rising hosting costs and licensing fees.