Anwar thanks Bahrain for entrusting Malaysia with hosting F1 race at Sepang

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed gratitude to Bahrain for choosing Malaysia and the Sepang International Circuit to host the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, enhancing bilateral relations.

Anwar acknowledged the efforts of the SIC, BIC, and organizing teams, as well as behind-the-scenes personnel such as volunteers and security staff.

He praised the global F1 fans and noted Malaysians' hospitality during the event.

The challenging, rain-affected race saw Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen secure his first victory of the season.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has thanked Bahrain for entrusting Malaysia and the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) to host the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, saying the event further strengthened ties between the two countries.

In a Facebook post today, Anwar said close cooperation between SIC and Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), together with the commitment of the organising teams, had enabled the race to be held successfully.

He also paid tribute to those working behind the scenes, including bus drivers, security personnel, volunteers, traders and cleaning staff, saying their hard work and dedication deserved recognition.

“Thank you to F1 fans from around the world who attended, and especially Malaysians who enlivened the race and welcomed our guests with warmth and courtesy,” he said.

Anwar said Malaysians had showcased the country as friendly, open and rich in goodwill.

“Hopefully, we will meet again in Sepang. Insya-Allah!” Anwarsaid.

The Bahrain GP, held at Sepang from Oct 2 to 4, was won by Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen, with Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli second and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton third. Verstappen’s victory was his first of the 2026 season.

The rain-hit race was delayed by more than an hour before getting under way, with Verstappen eventually securing victory after recovering the lead from the Mercedes pair.

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马来西亚首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣对巴林选择马来西亚和雪邦国际赛道举办2026年F1海湾航空巴林大奖赛表示感谢，认为此举将加强双边关系。

安华对SIC、BIC和组织团队的努力，以及志愿者和安保人员等幕后人员表示感谢。

他赞扬了全球F1车迷，并特别感谢马来西亚人民在赛事期间的热情款待。

在这场充满挑战且受雨水影响的比赛中，红牛车队的马克斯·维斯塔潘取得了本赛季的首场胜利。

吉隆坡，10月5日讯——马来西亚首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣感谢巴林信任马来西亚和雪邦国际赛道（SIC）承办2026年一级方程式海湾航空巴林大奖赛，并表示该赛事进一步加强了两国之间的联系。

安瓦尔今天在 Facebook 上发帖称，沙迦国际赛道 (SIC) 和巴林国际赛道 (BIC) 之间的密切合作，以及组织团队的投入，使得比赛得以成功举行。

他还向幕后工作人员致敬，包括公交车司机、保安人员、志愿者、商贩和清洁人员，称他们的辛勤工作和奉献精神值得认可。

“感谢来自世界各地的F1车迷到场，尤其感谢马来西亚车迷，他们让比赛气氛更加热烈，并以热情和礼貌接待了我们的客人，”他说。

安华表示，马来西亚人民展现了国家友好、开放和充满善意的形象。

“希望我们能在雪邦再次见面。Insya-Allah！”安瓦尔说。

10月2日至4日在雪邦赛道举行的巴林大奖赛，由红牛车队的马克斯·维斯塔潘夺得冠军，梅赛德斯车队的基米·安东内利获得亚军，法拉利车队的刘易斯·汉密尔顿获得季军。这是维斯塔潘在2026赛季的首场胜利。

受雨水影响，比赛推迟了一个多小时才开始，维斯塔潘最终从梅赛德斯双雄手中夺回领先位置，赢得了比赛。

国际汽联主席表示，马来西亚重返F1取决于一项涵盖资金、推广和后勤的五年计划。

今天在下议院：议员们将就朝圣基金、1963年马来西亚协议中的石油和天然气权益、粮食安全和老龄化问题质询部长们。

阿扎利娜说，议会并非凌驾于宪法之上。