Formula 1's Unwelcome Detour to Malaysia The news that Malaysia will host a grand prix in October, replacing the postponed Bahrain GP, serves as a stark reminder of the sport's vulnerability to global events.
The decision, made necessary by the conflict in the Middle East, is the latest iteration of Formula 1's ad hoc response to crisis.
The Sepang circuit, once a regular fixture on the calendar from 2010 to 2017, will stage an event billed as the Bahrain Grand Prix being held in Malaysia.