Formula 1 is making its comeback to Malaysia after a gap of nine years this weekend, though the fixture will run under the Bahrain GP banner with funding provided by the Middle Eastern kingdom. The Sepang International Circuit stepped in to organize the grand prix following the postponement of the Bahrain event due to rising conflict in the Middle East. Since F1 last competed at Sepang in 2017, more than half of the current grid has no prior racing experience at the circuit. With the possibility of rain predicted for the weekend, unexpected outcomes could arise. Championship leaders Mercedes are introducing an upgrade package to Malaysia as George Russell aims to maintain momentum from his Azerbaijan GP victory and reduce Kimi Antonelli's 66-point advantage. Viewers in India can watch all sessions streamed live via the FanCode and F1 TV applications.
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia IST Schedule
- October 2, Friday - FP1: 10am
- October 2, Friday - FP2: 1:30pm
- October 3, Saturday - FP3: 10am
- October 3, Saturday - Qualifying: 1:30pm
- October 4, Sunday - Race: 12:30pm
MotoGP Japanese GP Schedule
Meanwhile, the MotoGP championship battle continues in Japan, with only 42 points separating the top three riders. Jorge Martin maintains the overall championship lead, while defending title-holder Marc Marquez sits merely 12 points behind in second position. Marco Bezzecchi stays in the championship fight sitting 42 points behind the leader, followed by Pedro Acosta, who has become a late challenger after achieving five successive top-five results and claiming his first-ever victory at Austria. Additionally, Maverick Vinales makes his racing comeback for KTM Tech3 after missing events since July's German GP due to corrective shoulder surgery. Indian fans can stream all sessions live on FanCode, alongside a live television broadcast on Eurosport.
- October 2, Friday - FP1: 7:15am
- October 2, Friday - Practice: 11:30am
- October 3, Saturday - FP2: 6:40am
- October 3, Saturday - Qualifying: 7:20am
- October 3, Saturday - Sprint: 11:30am
- October 4, Sunday - Race: 10:30am