Kuala lumpur: Malaysia is well-prepared to host the Formula One (F1) Bahrain Grand Prix, affirming that the country has a sufficient pool of experienced marshals and personnel to manage the prestigious event. Despite not hosting an F1 race since 2017, the annual accreditation process for sports officials ensures that the necessary expertise is maintained.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir, the president of the Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM), emphasized that the technical personnel in Malaysia are always kept at a high standard. Mokhzani reassured that if there were ever any personnel shortages, the association would bring in lecturers or experienced individuals to provide refresher courses to all Sepang International Circuit (SIC) officials.

Mokhzani highlighted MAM's current role in coordinating the implementation of regulations and standards set by the International Automobile Federation (FIA). This includes ensuring safety aspects, circuit readiness, and compliance by participants and spectators before an F1 race can be organized.

He further noted that the SIC is well-maintained even without hosting F1 events. The regular hosting of other events like MotoGP ensures that the circuit remains in good condition, making it viable for future F1 races.

Mokhzani described the opportunity to host the Bahrain GP as significant, especially since Bahrain is covering a large portion of the organizing costs. This arrangement allows Malaysia to act as hosts while Bahrain shoulders the financial burden, showcasing the trust placed in Malaysia by the Bahraini organizers.

Earlier, F1 confirmed Malaysia as the host of the Bahrain GP after agreements were reached between F1, the FIA, and the Malaysian and Bahraini governments. The event, planned to take place at SIC from October 2 to 4, will retain the original name, the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. This is subject to final approval, including from the World Motor Sport Council.

The agreement ensures the Bahrain GP remains on the 2026 F1 calendar, following the race's cancellation earlier this season due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Malaysia had previously hosted the Malaysia GP at Sepang from 1999 to 2017 until the event was removed from the F1 calendar.