Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from Oct 2 to 4, marking the first time in Formula One history that a race has been relocated to another country after being cancelled.

Formula One (F1) said in a statement today that the event, subject to final agreements and official sign-off, including approval by the World Motor Sport Council, will be held under its original title, the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, in Malaysia.