World · Malaysia Bureau
RTM to broadcast F1 Bahrain GP live as Formula 1 returns to Sepang
Malaysians will be able to watch Formula 1's highly anticipated return to Sepang on free-to-air television, with RTM securing live broadcast rights for the Bahrain Grand Prix. The announcement marks a significant milestone for local motorsport fans after a nine-year absence of F1 racing in the country.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) will provide live coverage of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, delivering free access to the sport for viewers nationwide. The broadcast arrangement represents a major step in bringing international motorsport back to Malaysian audiences following the hiatus since F1's last Sepang race in 2017.
The return of Formula 1 to Malaysia has generated considerable enthusiasm among racing enthusiasts and the broader public. Sepang International Circuit, located south of Kuala Lumpur, had previously hosted the Malaysian Grand Prix as a marquee event on the F1 calendar, establishing itself as a premier venue in the Asia-Pacific region.
With RTM's free-to-air platform, the broadcast will reach a wide audience across Malaysia, removing barriers to viewership and reigniting public interest in the sport. The arrangement underscores efforts to restore Malaysia's presence in global motorsport and capitalise on the country's motorsporting heritage.
Further details regarding the scheduling, additional coverage plans, and other F1 race broadcasts on RTM are expected to be announced in due course as the racing season approaches.