Sepang F1 tickets go on sale: RM200 MyKad pass confirmed, 7,622 ahead in queue

Sepang F1 ticket queue showing 7,622 people ahead
▲ A Move Auto reader entered the F1 Tickets system with 7,622 people ahead and an estimated wait of under 28 minutes. (Image: Reader-provided)

Tickets for the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia are now on sale, and the much-discussed RM200 three-day MyKad option is now confirmed on Bahrain International Circuit's official ticket page.

Demand was immediate. A Move Auto reader who tried to enter the Formula1.com F1 Ticket Store was placed in a virtual waiting room with 7,622 people ahead and an estimated wait of under 28 minutes.

Malaysia pricing starts from RM200 for three days

Bahrain International Circuit lists the following Malaysian prices for the full October 2-4 race weekend:

  • Main Grandstand: RM2,083.40
  • K1 Grandstand: RM1,386.00
  • F Grandstand: RM1,291.40
  • B Hillstand: RM809.60
  • C Hillstand: RM809.60
  • G Hillstand: RM200.00

The G Hillstand is the cheapest option and is specifically restricted to MyKad holders. BIC also states that although the Malaysian prices are displayed in ringgit, transactions will be processed in Bahraini dinars at the prevailing exchange rate.

The F1 Ticket Store showed a live queue

The reader-provided screenshot captures one moment in the sale rather than the total number of buyers. Still, seeing 7,622 people ahead in the queue offers a clear indication of how quickly interest built once tickets became available.

It is important not to interpret that queue figure as attendance, ticket sales or the total number of people attempting to buy. It simply records what one buyer saw when entering the system.

The Formula1.com Ticket Store showed a different price set

Once through the queue, the same reader found euro-denominated prices on the Formula1.com F1 Ticket Store: €611.73 for the Main Grandstand, €407.82 for K1, €381.79 for F Grandstand, and €238.62 for both B and C Hillstands at the time of access.

Sepang F1 F Grandstand checkout showing ticket price and fees
▲ The F Grandstand checkout showed a €382 ticket subtotal plus delivery and handling fees; personal address details have been redacted. (Image: Reader-provided)

The F Grandstand checkout page then showed a ticket subtotal of €382.00, plus a €5.21 delivery fee and an €11.50 handling fee. With the optional €19.10 insurance left unticked, the total order was €398.71. The same page also stated that the order would be charged in “Dollar”, showing a final charge of $459.00.

That is different from BIC's Malaysian price page, which lists the F Grandstand at RM1,291.40 and says transactions are processed in Bahraini dinars. The official pages we checked do not explain why the displayed price and settlement structures differ, so Move Auto is not attributing the gap to any particular cause.

Check the channel, fees and final total before paying

For Malaysian fans, the practical takeaway is simple: verify which ticket channel you are using and review the final checkout amount, added fees and settlement currency before completing payment. MyKad holders seeking the RM200 G Hillstand should refer to BIC's Malaysia-specific eligibility and pricing information.

Formula 1 and the FIA have confirmed that Sepang International Circuit will host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia from October 2-4, 2026. This is not a formal revival of the Malaysian Grand Prix; Malaysia is hosting the Bahrain Grand Prix for this 2026 round.

Move Auto's Take

The RM200 three-day ticket is an attention-grabber, but the more useful lesson is that “official” does not automatically mean every ticket channel will display the same price structure. For fans, checking the final order total may matter just as much as getting through the queue quickly.

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