Sultan Ibrahim’s close Bahrain ties helped bring F1 back to Sepang, says Anwar

The strong relationship between Malaysia's Sultan Ibrahim and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa facilitated Malaysia's selection as the host for the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

This choice underscores Malaysia's global reputation as a reliable partner.

The Prime Minister expressed hope that this event would enhance Malaysia-Bahrain ties and provide additional cooperative opportunities.

The race marked Formula 1's return to the Sepang International Circuit after a nine-year hiatus.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The close ties between His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa paved the way for Malaysia to host the Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix (GP), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He said Malaysia’s selection as host reflected the international community’s confidence in the country and further strengthened its standing as a respected and trusted partner on the global stage.

“I pay tribute to His Majesty the King for the leadership and wisdom, and for His Majesty’s close relationship with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, which paved the way for Malaysia to be selected as host of the 2026 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix,” he said in a post on X yesterday.

Anwar said he also hoped the cooperation would further reinforce ties between Malaysia and Bahrain and create opportunities for broader cooperation that would benefit the people of both countries.

The Prime Minister said he joined His Majesty and Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to watch the race at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC).

“I also had the opportunity to meet and speak with royal guests who attended today’s race, including the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, as well as other distinguished guests,” he said.

The F1 Gulf Air Bahrain GP 2026, held from October 2 to 4, marked F1’s return to Sepang after a nine-year absence, with the circuit last hosting a race in 2017. — Bernama

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据马来西亚首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣称，马来西亚苏丹易卜拉欣与巴林国王哈马德·本·伊萨·阿勒哈利法之间的牢固关系促成了马来西亚被选为2026年一级方程式海湾航空巴林大奖赛的举办地。

这一选择凸显了马来西亚作为可靠合作伙伴的全球声誉。

首相表示希望此次活动能够加强马来西亚与巴林之间的关系，并提供更多合作机会。

这场比赛标志着一级方程式赛车在阔别九年后重返雪邦国际赛道。

吉隆坡，10月5日讯——马来西亚首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣表示，马来西亚国王苏丹易卜拉欣与巴林国王哈马德·本·伊萨·阿勒哈利法之间的密切关系，为马来西亚举办一级方程式（F1）海湾航空巴林大奖赛（GP）铺平了道路。

他表示，马来西亚被选为东道主反映了国际社会对该国的信心，并进一步巩固了其作为全球舞台上受人尊敬和值得信赖的伙伴的地位。

“我向国王陛下致以崇高的敬意，感谢他的领导才能和智慧，以及他与巴林国王哈马德·本·伊萨·阿勒哈利法的密切关系，正是这种关系为马来西亚被选为 2026 年海湾航空巴林大奖赛的举办地铺平了道路，”他昨天在 X 上发帖说。

安华表示，他也希望此次合作能够进一步加强马来西亚和巴林之间的联系，并创造更广泛的合作机会，造福两国人民。

首相表示，他与巴林王储兼首相萨勒曼·本·哈马德·阿勒哈利法亲王一同前往雪邦国际赛道（SIC）观看比赛。

“我还有机会与今天出席比赛的皇室嘉宾见面交谈，其中包括文莱苏丹哈桑纳尔·博尔基亚·穆伊扎丁·瓦达乌拉·伊本·阿尔-马尔胡姆·苏丹哈吉·奥马尔·阿里·赛福丁·萨阿杜尔·凯里·瓦丁，以及其他尊贵的嘉宾，”他说。

2026年10月2日至4日举行的F1海湾航空巴林大奖赛标志着F1时隔九年重返雪邦赛道，该赛道上一次举办F1赛事是在2017年。——马新社

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