Key Highlights
- The 2026 Formula 1 season heads to Malaysia for the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend.
- Sepang International Circuit is hosting its first Formula 1 event since 2017.
- Fans can play the Higher or Lower game, powered by AWS, for a chance to win 2027 Grand Prix tickets.
Formula 1 Returns to Sepang for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix
The 2026 Formula 1 season heads to Malaysia this weekend for the Bahrain Grand Prix, with the Sepang International Circuit set to host its first F1 event since 2017. The return places one of Formula 1’s most demanding venues back in the spotlight as drivers and teams prepare for a challenging weekend.
Sepang will test the field with a combination of demanding track conditions, high temperatures and significant humidity. Those factors are expected to create several areas of focus throughout the weekend as teams manage performance and conditions at the Malaysian circuit.
Test Your F1 Qualifying Knowledge
While the on-track action unfolds, fans can test their Formula 1 knowledge by playing the new Higher or Lower game. Powered by F1 Global AI Partner AWS, the game uses head-to-head qualifying data from the 2026 season so far.
Players must predict whether each driver has a higher or lower number of better qualifying results than their team-mate. The challenge highlights which names on the 2026 grid have produced particularly strong qualifying performances and which drivers still have work to do.
Taking part also automatically enters players into a draw for the chance to win Grand Prix tickets to a race of their choosing in 2027.
How the Higher or Lower Game Works
The game is based on qualifying comparisons between team-mates. For each driver, players decide whether the number of better qualifying results is higher or lower than the figure presented by the game, using head-to-head data from the 2026 season so far.
The format offers a direct way to compare qualifying form across the Formula 1 grid while the championship moves through the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend in Malaysia.
Why This Matters
The return of Formula 1 to Sepang gives the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend an additional point of interest beyond the competition itself. The circuit’s track demands, combined with Malaysia’s heat and humidity, will provide an important test for drivers and teams.
For fans, the AWS-powered Higher or Lower game adds an interactive element to the weekend. By using current 2026 qualifying data, it connects the race weekend with the developing team-mate battles across the grid and offers the opportunity to win 2027 Grand Prix tickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix taking place?
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix is taking place at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
When did Sepang last host a Formula 1 event?
Sepang International Circuit last hosted a Formula 1 event in 2017.
What can players win by entering the Higher or Lower game?
Playing the Higher or Lower game automatically enters participants into a draw for the chance to win Grand Prix tickets to a race of their choosing in 2027.