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Heavy rain postpones start of Bahrain GP in Sepang
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04/10/2026 at 07:5304/10/2026 at 08:19 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Torrential downpours and lightning strikes around the Sepang International Circuit have forced race officials to delay the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. What began as a mild mist while cars lined up on the grid rapidly escalated into a full tropical storm. Safety officials stepped in to suspend the start sequence, citing dangerous standing water and zero visibility across the track near Kuala Lumpur. The event—temporarily relocated to Malaysia from its traditional Middle Eastern venue amid regional instability—marks the first time teams will operate the...
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