Sepang:Formula 1 fans have praised the improved crowd and traffic management at the Sepang International Circuit today. This positive feedback follows reports of congestion and long queues during the first day of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, fans have taken to social media to commend the smoother queues, dedicated lanes for shuttle buses, and the increased presence of staff, marshals, and police managing the crowds and traffic.

A Threads user, @tanissha_.26, highlighted the effectiveness of the crowd control measures, noting the dedicated lanes for shuttle buses and the strong coordination efforts. Another user, @edadoodle, mentioned the efficient queue management at the KLIA Transit station, emphasizing the quick transit to the Sepang Circuit.

User @nnhs_nadhirah described today's arrangements as more orderly compared to the previous day, expressing hope that the improved management would continue. Similarly, @ryanmahowlett observed a significant improvement upon arriving at the circuit, noting the dedicated lanes for shuttle buses and organized traffic.

These positive reactions came after earlier complaints about congestion and long waits for shuttle buses, which prompted calls for better traffic management and increased shuttle capacity. In response, SIC chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif was seen overseeing the flow of buses at the venue.

The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 continues with the final practice and qualifying sessions today, ahead of the 56-lap race scheduled for tomorrow. The event marks the return of F1 to Sepang International Circuit for the first time since 2017. The agreement to host the Bahrain GP in Malaysia was confirmed in July, ensuring the event's presence on the 2026 F1 calendar despite earlier cancellations due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Malaysia previously hosted the Malaysian GP at Sepang from 1999 to 2017.