Batu Caves Half-Day Tour with Pick-Up Option
At Batu Caves · 3.5 h
Fits Fri after FP2 (ends 17:00)
★ 4.5 (4,845 reviews)
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on GetYourGuideRound 16 · 2026
Bahrain Grand Prix
Sepang International Circuit
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · 2 Oct–4 Oct, 2026
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix has finished. The 2027 dates appear here as soon as F1 publishes next season's calendar; the travel guide below stays useful for next year.
Held at Sepang, Malaysia in 2026 (moved from Sakhir, Bahrain)
By the F1 Weekend team · Experiences and prices refreshed · Sources: Formula 1 timetable (Jolpica F1 API); Sepang International Circuit; GetYourGuide, Viator and Tiqets listings
Weekend Schedule
All sessions, times & timetable
Experiences
Curated activities for every session gap
Getting There
Transport, parking & gate times
Plan my weekend
Your sessions + things to do around them
For 2026 the Bahrain Grand Prix is held at Sepang International Circuit, next to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, about 45 km south of central Kuala Lumpur. Round 16 runs 2 Oct–4 Oct. Most fans stay in Kuala Lumpur or Putrajaya. We list 325 bookable experiences around the circuit, sorted by race-weekend travel time.
Race weekend
Sepang International Circuit
Friday · 2 Oct
- Practice 112:30
- Practice 216:00
Saturday · 3 Oct
- Practice 312:30
- Qualifying16:00
Sunday · 4 Oct
- Grand Prix (56 laps)15:00
Track time (GMT+8)Full schedule →
Nearest things to do
Everything on a map around Sepang International Circuit
322 in the city · 3 day trips
Sambal Streets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
4 h
Fits Fri after FP2 (ends 17:00)
★ 4.9 (2,145 reviews)
FromMYR 228
on GetYourGuide
3 sites comparedPetronas Twin Towers E-Ticket
At Petronas Twin Towers
Fits Fri after FP2 (ends 17:00)
★ 4.6 (1,574 reviews)
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Kuala Lumpur Grand Full-Day Guided Tour with 25 Attractions
10 h
Fits Thursday, before the track action
★ 4.6 (1,145 reviews)
FromMYR 96
on GetYourGuideBahrain Grand Prix 2026: FAQ
Where is the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix held?
At Sepang International Circuit in Selangor, Malaysia, next to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and about 45 km south of central Kuala Lumpur. For 2026 the race moved from Sakhir, Bahrain; it is round 16 of the season, on 2–4 October.
What time does the race start?
The Grand Prix starts Sunday 15:00 Malaysia time (UTC+8), over 56 laps. Qualifying is Saturday 16:00 and first practice Friday 12:30. Our schedule page lists every session, including the support races, in track time.
How do I get to Sepang from Kuala Lumpur?
The quickest way from central Kuala Lumpur is the KLIA Ekspres or KLIA Transit train from KL Sentral to KLIA, then the race-weekend shuttle or a short Grab ride to the circuit. By road it is roughly 55–60 km along the expressways towards KLIA; traffic builds before and after the sessions, so leave early on Saturday and Sunday.
Where should I stay for the race?
Most fans stay in Kuala Lumpur for the choice of hotels, food and nightlife, then take the airport train to the circuit. Putrajaya is closer and quieter, and the airport hotels are the shortest trip of all if you mainly want the racing.
What is the weather like at Sepang in October?
Hot and humid, usually low 30s °C, with a real chance of a heavy afternoon thunderstorm. Bring sun protection, water and a light rain jacket or poncho; umbrellas block views in the grandstands.
What can I do in Kuala Lumpur between sessions?
Mornings before the F1 sessions and evenings after them are free: the Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, the Jalan Alor food street and a Putrajaya lakeside tour all fit. Our experiences page lists bookable tours and tickets by travel time from the circuit.
Is there DRS in Formula 1 in 2026?
No. DRS was dropped under the 2026 rules. Instead every car has movable front and rear wings: drivers switch to a low-drag "straight mode" on designated straights, and a driver within one second of the car ahead gets extra electric power to attack (the overtake mode). Expect overtaking on the long straights, just without the DRS flap.