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Formula One's international court of appeal will take two to three weeks to rule on the contested June Monaco Grand Prix results, determining whether Alpine's Pierre Gasly or Red Bull's Isack Hadjar retains third place.
Netflix will premiere a documentary about Michael Schumacher on October 2, examining his 1994 Formula One championship win amid cheating allegations and tragic deaths in the sport.
Malaysia's economy is expected to sustain its strong performance in the second half of 2026, with the government implementing measures to stabilise oil supplies and leveraging major events like Formula One racing to boost growth.
Malaysia's Youth and Sports Ministry has established dual oversight committees to manage the upcoming Formula One Bahrain Gulf Air Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in early October, with circuit upgrades and volunteer recruitment underway.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed the government is examining discounted MADANI tickets for Malaysia's F1 Grand Prix comeback, aiming to make the prestigious motorsport event accessible to ordinary Malaysians while delivering economic benefits.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that Malaysia requires approximately RM16 million to ready the Sepang International Circuit for Formula One's comeback to the calendar.
Malaysia will host the Bahrain Gulf Air Formula One Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from October 2-4, 2026, with Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid saying the event will substantially boost tourism, investment, and the country's global profile.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to reveal the government's position on Formula One's possible return to Malaysia, following recent developments in negotiations with race organisers.
George Russell's difficult season worsened at the Hungarian Grand Prix when an anti-stall malfunction cost him positions on the opening lap. The Mercedes driver, a pre-season title favourite, now trails teammate Kimi Antonelli by 59 points with eight rounds remaining.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that a major announcement regarding Malaysia's possible return to the Formula One calendar will be made within days, with discussions intensifying about hosting a race later this year.
Sepang International Circuit has declined to comment on negotiations regarding Formula One's potential return to Malaysia this October, citing a non-disclosure agreement with Liberty Media. The ministry is actively exploring the possibility.
Mercedes driver George Russell believes the team has resolved the technical issue that hampered his performance in Belgium, leaving him optimistic as Formula One heads to Hungary with half the season remaining.
Lewis Hamilton aims for an eighth Hungarian Grand Prix victory this weekend as Ferrari seeks to build on recent momentum. Meanwhile, Mercedes faces urgent questions about George Russell's ongoing car performance issues as the championship battle intensifies.
George Russell crashed out of the Belgian Grand Prix on the opening lap after a collision with Lewis Hamilton, dealing a significant blow to his Formula One title aspirations. The Mercedes driver blamed battery and power unit problems.
Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Belgian Grand Prix for Mercedes, extending his Formula One championship advantage to 45 points. A collision between teammate George Russell and Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap proved decisive in the title race.
India is mobilizing a government task force to overcome tax and regulatory barriers for Formula One's comeback at the Buddh International Circuit by 2028, more than a decade after the race was discontinued in 2013.