Ticket prices for the upcoming Formula 1 (F1) Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit have surfaced online ahead of an official announcement. The leaked pricing indicates that Malaysian citizens could buy three-day passes from as little as RM200 with a valid MyKad.
The race is scheduled to take place from 2 to 4 October 2026, after Bahrain was forced to give up its original hosting slot amid geopolitical tensions in the region. Formula 1 subsequently confirmed that Sepang would host the event, making it the first time an F1 race has been relocated to another country while retaining its original Grand Prix identity.
From RM200 To Over RM2,000
According to screenshots of the leaked ticketing page shared by X user @craigansibin, six seating categories were listed for Malaysian citizens, with all prices reportedly inclusive of tax. Below are the pricing for each category:
- G Hillstand: RM200
- B Hillstand: RM809.60
- C Hillstand: RM809.60
- F Grandstand: RM1,291.40
- K1 Grandstand: RM1,386
- Main Grandstand: RM2,083.40
The discounted prices are restricted to Malaysian citizens, with buyers required to undergo an eligibility check using a valid MyKad. Tickets purchased under the discounted scheme that fail the verification process could be invalidated.
The leaked information also states that children under three years old can enter for free, although they will not be given a physical seat. Meanwhile, children aged three to six are eligible for a 25% discount on most tickets, except for the RM200 G Hillstand.
International Tickets Are More Expensive
The leaked page also showed separate pricing for international fans, with three-day tickets starting at US$218.90 (~RM894) for the C Hillstand. This is considerably higher than the starting price offered to Malaysians.
The B Hillstand is going for the same price as the C Hillstand, while the F Grandstand is at US$379.39 (~RM1,550), the K1 Grandstand at US$350.13 (~RM1,430), and the Main Grandstand at US$566.05 (~RM2,312). The exceptions for children below three years old and the 25% discount for those aged six below also apply here.
Bahrain GP’s Ticketing Page Taken Down
The official Bahrain GP website has since taken down the ticketing page. While no explanation has been given, it is possible that the pricing details were published ahead of schedule or that revisions are still being made.
Regardless, the leaked information should be treated as unconfirmed until the organisers officially confirm the ticket prices. For now, fans will have to wait for the official ticketing announcement before knowing whether these leaked prices are accurate.
Bahrain Retains Control Of Ticket Sales
The reported MyKad discounts are not entirely unexpected. Last month, Sepang International Circuit said it was negotiating special rates for Malaysian fans, although Bahrain retains the final say over ticket pricing.
This is because the event remains officially the Bahrain Grand Prix despite being held in Malaysia. Bahrain is also bearing the Formula 1 hosting rights fee for the relocated race and will therefore collect the ticket sales revenue.
(Source: @craigansibin)
