KUALA LUMPUR — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday shared updates on the preparations for the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia with Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Anwar said the updates were shared during a phone call on the sidelines of his visit to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) yesterday.

“I also expressed my appreciation for the close cooperation between Malaysia and Bahrain in making this event a success, with all preparations now in full swing to welcome fans and visitors from all over the world.

“I look forward to meeting the Crown Prince in Malaysia in a few days, God willing, while continuing to strengthen the friendship between the two countries,” he said in a Facebook post.

Yesterday, the Prime Minister participated in a Pit Lane Walk in conjunction with the race, which will be held at SIC from tomorrow until Sunday.

Also present were Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, SIC chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif and Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) chief executive Sheikh Salman Isa Al Khalifa.

SIC was chosen to host the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, making the iconic circuit a temporary venue for the prestigious race.