The 2026 F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix will take place at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia from October 2 to 4, 2026, following a postponement and relocation from Bahrain's Sakhir circuit due to Middle East tensions [1, 2, 3].

Malaysian citizens holding MyKad were offered special discounted tickets called 'Madani Tickets,' priced from RM200 to RM2083.40, depending on seating area [1, 2, 4, 3]. The cheapest ticket at RM200 grants access to the open-air G Hillstand, which has no assigned seating. Other prices include RM809.60 for B and C Hillstands, RM1291.40 for the F Grandstand, RM1386 for the K1 Grandstand, and RM2083.40 for the Main Grandstand, which offers seated and rooftop viewing [1, 3].

Children aged 3 to 6 receive 25% discounts except for G Hillstand, while children under 3 enter free without seats [1, 3]. Non-Malaysian spectators face much higher rates, such as about USD 565.40 (RM2310) for a three-day Main Grandstand ticket [1, 3]. Tickets are transacted in Bahraini dinar based on the exchange rate at purchase time [1].

The discounted Madani Tickets went on sale on August 13, 2026, following an announcement by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who said, "经过与巴林方面的磋商和协议，政府宣布，昌明门票将以低至200令吉的价格，专门向持有大马卡持有者售卖，从而观看为期三天的赛事." [2, 4, 5]

High demand caused the official website bahraingp.com to experience disruptions and heavy traffic, forcing some fans to use the Bahrain Grand Prix contact center for ticket purchases at +973 17450000 [1, 6, 7].

By August 17, Youth and Sports Minister Mohamad Daudi announced that all Madani Tickets had sold out. He said, "We will continue to announce the latest progress from time to time," and confirmed that the government is considering increasing the allocation due to strong Malaysian interest [6, 7].

Tickets not matched with valid MyKad or eligibility criteria will be invalidated [1]. The Sepang Circuit previously hosted the Malaysian Grand Prix from 1999 to 2017 before the event was discontinued due to rising costs [2, 3].

The next update on ticket availability and any further allocations is expected soon as the race approaches.