Sepang in Malaysia will host a Formula 1 race in October 2026, organisers gave the green light on Tuesday.

The round replaces the cancelled Bahrain Grand Prix from earlier this year after instability in the region in the Gulf state left the calendar with a gap.

Sepang has not staged an F1 race since 2017, and bringing it back comes with no shortage of problems.

Organisers now face questions over whether the circuit can be brought up to standard after years of a tired facility.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Sepang has been dragging its heels over major international events, leaving some fans worried.

If the build goes wrong before race weekend, organisers could still pull the plug, and Imola in Italy is on call as an emergency option if needed.

The October date marks a return for Southeast Asian motorsport, though the final stretch remains fragile.

Tickets and detailed schedules have not yet been released, and full details are expected in the build-up to the season.

Fans of Malaysian motorsport will be waiting for firmer news as the countdown to race day gets tighter.