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Formula 1 Eyes Sepang Return for 2026 Calendar Contingency
Formula 1 is in talks to bring the Malaysian Grand Prix back to the 2026 calendar as a potential replacement race in October, following cancellations earlier this season. The sport is evaluating Sepang alongside European alternatives as it monitors the stability of the final rounds in the Middle East.
6 Aug 2026
5 Aug 2026
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris Praise Kimi Antonelli’s 2026 F1 Campaign
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have lauded Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli for his dominant performance in the first half of the 2026 F1 season, though team principal Toto Wolff warns that the title race remains wide open.
2 Aug 2026
George Russell Faces Power Unit Change After Hungarian GP Qualifying Leak
George Russell will fit a new Mercedes power unit for the Hungarian GP after a water leak in qualifying, though he avoids a grid penalty. He starts sixth, looking to close a 50-point gap to teammate Kimi Antonelli.
1 Aug 2026
Lewis Hamilton rues tactical errors and penalties at Hungarian GP
Lewis Hamilton finished fifth at the Hungarian Grand Prix after a questionable pit stop and a pit-lane speeding penalty, falling 50 points behind Kimi Antonelli in the championship.
30 Jul 2026
McLaren’s Hungarian GP Upgrade Sparks 2026 Title Speculation
Lando Norris has cut his championship deficit to Kimi Antonelli to 91 points following a win in Hungary, prompting experts to assess whether McLaren's latest upgrades can sustain a title challenge after the summer break.
30 Jul 2026
2026 F1 Mid-Season Driver Ratings: Antonelli Leads the Charge
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 F1 championship at the summer break, with ratings highlighting his dominance alongside strong performances from Norris and Verstappen. The season resumes at the Dutch Grand Prix on August 21-23.
29 Jul 2026
George Russell Reflects on 'Disastrous' Run of Mechanical Misfortune
George Russell says he has never experienced a season with such persistent mechanical misfortune after an engine issue at the Hungarian Grand Prix added to his list of 2026 setbacks. The Mercedes driver is currently 59 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli as the team weighs potential future grid penalties.
28 Jul 2026
Lando Norris Eyes Title Comeback After Hungarian GP Win
Lando Norris has declared he is still in the hunt for the 2026 F1 title after winning in Hungary, placing the pressure on championship leader Kimi Antonelli. With 11 races left, Norris aims to close a 91-point gap as McLaren continues to refine their car's performance.
27 Jul 2026
Hungarian GP Analysis: Norris Dominates as Title Race Tightens
Lando Norris claimed victory at the Hungarian GP as McLaren's strategy overcame a difficult day for Oscar Piastri. Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead to 50 points, while F1 confirmed the Bahrain GP will move to Malaysia's Sepang circuit.
27 Jul 2026
Hotels Near Sepang International Circuit: Where to Stay for the 2026 Grand Prix
Sepang sits beside KLIA, not in Kuala Lumpur — so a hotel "near the circuit" means a hotel near the airport. The closest options, the mid-range corridor inland, whether to stay in KL and commute, and how to reach the gates by rail, shuttle or road.
27 Jul 2026
F1 Returns to Sepang: Malaysia Hosts the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix on 4 October
Formula 1 comes back to Malaysia for the first time since 2017, with Sepang staging the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix on 4 October 2026. The dates, what is confirmed about tickets and start times, and why Malaysia lost this race in the first place while Singapore turned it into a fixture.
26 Jul 2026
Lando Norris Claims First 2026 Win at Hungarian Grand Prix
Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix, his first victory of 2026, after a race-long battle with teammate Oscar Piastri and a late-race tactical shuffle involving Ferrari and Mercedes.
