The Bahrain Grand Prix, which was cancelled in April due to the Middle East war, will be held in Malaysia in early October, Formula One organisers announced on Sunday.
"Formula 1 and the FIA can confirm that Malaysia will host the... Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit from October 2-4 2026,” F1 and motorsport's world governing body said in a statement.
The original F1 calendar featured 24 races but those in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were cancelled because of the war.
Sepang circuit, near Kuala Lumpur's international airport, returns to the calendar for the first time since 2017 to host what will be called the "Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia".The track has also been the venue for a MotoGP race since 1999.
It will slot in between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 26 and the Singapore Grand Prix on October 11, restoring the championship to 23 races.
"This is fantastic news for our fans. They will continue to enjoy a full and exciting Formula 1 calendar, while also seeing the sport return to a great venue,” said Domenicali.
"Malaysia is an incredible country, and Sepang holds a special place in Formula 1 history.
"It will provide a spectacular setting for racing and an unforgettable experience for fans at the circuit and watching around the world."