Malaysia's one-off Formula One return promises windfall

SportsWith Bahrain footing the hosting fee, Southeast Asian nation can count on tourism profitRed Bull's Max Verstappen won the Malaysia Grand Prix at Sepang in 2017. © ReutersNORMAN GOHJuly 29, 2026 11:35 JSTSEPANG, Malaysia -- The return of Formula One to Sepang this October is being celebrated as a low-risk homecoming for Malaysian motorsport.Read NextIran warF1 moves Bahrain GP to Malaysia after Iran war disruptionInterviewF1 chief sees 'constructive tension' as Asian nations bid to host racesElectric vehiclesBYD confirms talks on F1 entry with eye on testing EV techAutomobilesMotor sports add grit, muscle to Toyota's car pipelineSportsThailand bids on F1 race in effort to jump-start tourismSportsFormula E quietly powers up as a serious rival to F1SportsJapan's F1 auto races draw ever-