SEPANG, MALAYSIA — The wait is over for Formula 1 fans, with the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) confirming the ticket pricing structure for the one-off Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, which will take place at the Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4, 2026.
And yes — the much-discussed pricing that surfaced earlier is essentially the real deal.
For Malaysian fans holding a valid MyKad, three-day ticket prices start from just RM200 for the G Hillstand, covering the area overlooking Turns 4, 5 and 6. The special “Madani” pricing is available exclusively to eligible Malaysians.
Other three-day options include the B and C Hillstands at around RM809.60, while covered grandstand seating starts from approximately RM1,291.40 for the F Grandstand.
The K1 Grandstand, overlooking Turns 1 and 2, is priced at approximately RM1,386, while the Main Grandstand commands around RM2,083 for the full three-day weekend.The catch: prices are quoted in ringgit, but payment isn’tThere is an important detail fans should take note of before rushing to the ticket queue.
Although the published Malaysian ticket values are displayed in ringgit for reference, ticket transactions will be processed in Bahraini dinar (BHD) at the prevailing exchange rate.
That means the final amount charged in ringgit can fluctuate depending on the exchange rate at the time of purchase. BIC also states that prices are subject to change without prior notice.
This unusual arrangement stems from the hosting agreement for the race. The Bahraini government is covering the Formula 1 hosting and licensing costs, with ticket-sale proceeds retained by Bahrain.
As a result, BIC — rather than Sepang International Circuit — is handling ticket sales.
Foreign fans pay more
The special Malaysian rates are not available to international visitors.
For foreign ticket buyers, three-day prices listed include approximately US$218.90 (RM895) for Hillstands B and C, US$376.39 (RM1,538) for Grandstand F, US$350.13 (RM1,431) for K1, and US$566.05 (RM2,314) for the Main Grandstand.
Children aged three to six are eligible for a 25% discount, except for the G Hillstand, while children below three years old can enter free. At the time ticket sales opened, the online queue reportedly stretched beyond 20,000 people, highlighting the enormous interest surrounding Sepang’s surprise return to the F1 calendar.
Whether single-day tickets will eventually be offered remains unclear.
Sepang gets its F1 moment again
The Malaysian round was added to the 2026 calendar after the original Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir was disrupted by the regional situation. F1 and the FIA subsequently confirmed that Malaysia would host the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang from October 2–4, placing the event between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix.
For Malaysia, it represents a remarkable return of Formula 1 action to Sepang — albeit under the rather unusual title of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.And for fans, the headline is simple: F1 is back at Sepang, and the cheapest three-day ticket for Malaysians starts at RM200.
Just remember: when you reach the payment page, you’re dealing with Bahraini dinar, not ringgit.
