What happened: The Bahrain Grand Prix will run at Sepang as round 16 of a triple-header. Forecasts point to rain and haze for the Malaysia weekend.

Why it matters: The cancellations in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia cut the 2026 season to 22 races. The relocation stacks travel after Baku, tightening preparation before Sepang.

What to watch: Attention turns to practice running and setup calls for wet and hazy conditions.