Round 16 · 2026 Season
Sepang International Circuit
Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Circuit Info
- Circuit
- Sepang International Circuit
- Grand Prix
- Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Race Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Round
- 16 of 23
- Coordinates
- 2.76083, 101.738
2026 Race Result
All-time Winners at Sepang International Circuit
Sebastian Vettel has won here the most, 4 times.
| Year | Winner | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:47:14.808 |
| 2017 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:30:01.290 |
| 2016 | Daniel Ricciardo | Red Bull | 1:37:12.776 |
| 2015 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari | 1:41:05.793 |
| 2014 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1:40:25.974 |
| 2013 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull | 1:38:56.681 |
| 2012 | Fernando Alonso | Ferrari | 2:44:51.812 |
| 2011 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull | 1:37:39.832 |
| 2010 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull | 1:33:48.412 |
| 2009 | Jenson Button | Brawn | 1:10:52.092 |
| 2008 | Kimi Räikkönen | Ferrari | 1:31:18.555 |
| 2007 | Fernando Alonso | McLaren | 1:32:14.930 |
| 2006 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Renault | 1:30:40.529 |
| 2005 | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 1:31:33.736 |
| 2004 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 1:31:07.490 |
| 2003 | Kimi Räikkönen | McLaren | 1:32:22.195 |
| 2002 | Ralf Schumacher | Williams | 1:34:12.912 |
| 2001 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 1:47:34.801 |
| 2000 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 1:35:54.235 |
| 1999 | Eddie Irvine | Ferrari | 1:36:38.494 |
Race Weekend Schedule
All times in UTC.
| Session | Date & Time (UTC) |
|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri, Oct 2, 04:30 UTC |
| Practice 2 | Fri, Oct 2, 08:00 UTC |
| Practice 3 | Sat, Oct 3, 04:30 UTC |
| Qualifying | Sat, Oct 3, 08:00 UTC |
| Race | Sun, Oct 4, 07:00 UTC |
View session times in your local timezone on F1 Race Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the F1 race at Sepang International Circuit?
The 2026 Formula 1 race at Sepang International Circuit is the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Round 16, on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Where is Sepang International Circuit located?
Sepang International Circuit is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (coordinates: 2.76083, 101.738).
What time does the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia start?
The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 race starts at Sun, Oct 4, 07:00 UTC. Visit F1 Race Time to convert this to your local timezone.
What sessions are held at Sepang International Circuit during the F1 weekend?
The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia weekend at Sepang International Circuit includes practice sessions, qualifying, and the main race.
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