SEPANG, Oct 4 — Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif stepped in to help fans who had endured a long wait for shuttle buses following the second day of the Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix (GP) in Malaysia 2026 yesterday.

Azhan Shafriman and his team were seen on the ground managing the crowd and distributing mineral water to fans waiting for buses, according to posts shared on social media.

One Threads user, @fatinsurayaa_, said Azhan Shafriman and his crew were helping control the crowd and handing out mineral water after some visitors had reportedly fainted.

Another user, @nrfaofdiaries, praised Azhan for personally stepping in to assist fans.

“Honestly, seeing this makes me emotional. Despite everything that happened, SIC’s CEO himself stepped in to manage the crowd and distribute mineral water to fans who needed help,” the post wrote.

Meanwhile, @cxingt described Azhan’s actions as an example of leadership.

Earlier, a social media post showed Azhan Shafriman on the ground to oversee and assist with the flow of buses to the iconic Malaysian circuit.