The Malaysian government has confirmed that an announcement regarding Formula 1 will be made on Sunday, fueling rumors of a return of the Malaysian Grand Prix as early as this season.
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The Malaysian Grand Prix could soon make its big return to the Formula 1 calendar. As rumors have been multiplying for several days, Malaysian Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, confirmed that an official announcement would be made this Sunday.
This statement comes after several reports suggesting a possible exceptional return of the Sepang circuit to host a round of the world championship later this year.
The Malaysian track has not hosted Formula 1 since 2017. Its return would be one of the major events of the season and would offer an unexpected solution to the difficulties encountered by the championship organizers.
Bahrain still compromised
According to several specialized media, Malaysia could replace the Bahrain Grand Prix, whose holding is highly compromised.
The persistent crisis in the Middle East continues to disrupt the organization of the F1 2026 calendar, as well as that of several other international championships. Discussions initiated in recent weeks to reschedule the Bahraini event now seem to have lost their credibility.
The hypothesis of a Bahrain Grand Prix held on October 4, opening a series of three consecutive races with Azerbaijan and Singapore, now seems very difficult to materialize.
Sepang keeps the suspense alive
Faced with these speculations, the Sepang International Circuit has done nothing to calm the rumors. On the contrary, several enigmatic publications disseminated on social networks have hinted that an important announcement was being prepared.
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The Malaysian government has now confirmed that an official communication will take place on Sunday, without however revealing its content.
“Regarding Formula 1, we will make an announcement on Sunday.”
This short statement from the Prime Minister, made to the press after an official ceremony, is enough to strengthen speculations about the return of the discipline to Malaysia.
A return awaited for several years
The Sepang circuit hosted Formula 1 without interruption between 1999 and 2017. Appreciated by drivers for its demanding layout and often unpredictable weather conditions, it remains one of the most popular circuits of the modern era.
If the announcement expected on Sunday confirms the rumors, Malaysia would thus return to the calendar after nearly nine years of absence.
Such a decision would also allow Formula 1 to preserve the number of events planned this season despite the geopolitical difficulties that continue to affect the organization of certain rounds of the championship.
Attention will now turn to the official communication scheduled for Sunday, which should lift the veil on the future of the Malaysian Grand Prix and, perhaps, on the definitive composition of the 2026 calendar.
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