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Sepang F1 return brings tyre challenges and unpredictability

First reported · latest

F1 returned to Sepang for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying, with the circuit's abrasive surface causing teams to scramble. The Race published qualifying results, while Racer and Autosport highlighted the tyre-grinding track and unpredictable conditions.

How the sources differ

The Race focuses on qualifying results, Racer leads on the tyre-grinding surface challenges, and Autosport provides context on the one-off return and weather unpredictability. The social posts add fan perspective but no official details.

Recommended first read: Autosport's article is the most comprehensive, covering the circuit's return, challenges, and context, with an image and no paywall.

Coverage

Sepang F1 2026 qualifying results

The Race ·

Rough start for F1’s return to Sepang

Racer ·

The unpredictability to expect for F1's one-off return to Sepang in 2026

Recommended Autosport ·

On social

Nine years apart, and Sepang is over five seconds slower. A look at how much F1 has changed.

r/formula1 ·

Am I the only one who thinks Sepang is exactly the kind of circuit these F1 cars were made for?

r/formula1 ·