F1 race at Malaysia’s Sepang generated nearly US$232 million: Sports ministry
- Asia The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, which was relocated to Malaysia’s Sepang circuit as a one-off event, drew 827 million viewers worldwide, according to Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister Taufiq Johari.
- Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli (left) and his teammate George Russell steer their cars out from the garage during the qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia on Oct 3, 2026.
- (Photo: Annice Lyn/Pool via AP ) 14 Oct 2026 01:54PM (Updated: 14 Oct 2026 01:56PM) KUALA LUMPUR: The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix held at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit generate
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- Asia The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, which was relocated to Malaysia’s Sepang circuit as a one-off event, drew 827 million viewers worldwide, according to Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister Taufiq Johari.
- Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli (left) and his teammate George Russell steer their cars out from the garage during the qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia on Oct 3, 2026.
- (Photo: Annice Lyn/Pool via AP ) 14 Oct 2026 01:54PM (Updated: 14 Oct 2026 01:56PM) KUALA LUMPUR: The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix held at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit generate
Sources: CNA