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Every session.*\n\nTrack sessions, Fan Zone interviews and entertainment are listed together so you can plan the full day. Press-conference listings do not imply public admission. Timings remain subject to operational change.\n\n[Explore the schedule]()\n\nOctober 2 - 4, 2026 · Finding your local time…\n\nConfirmed programme\n\n### Your weekend, day by day.\n\nFinding your local time…\n\nLoading your local timetable…\n\nThursday is for Pit Lane Walk ticket holders only. Friday closes at 18:00 and Saturday at 20:30. The official booklet does not publish a Sunday final closing time.\n\n[Official BIC/SIC Information Booklet]()\n\n[Find your grandstand and entrance]()[Plan your time between sessions]()\n\nOfficial venue access · Malaysia time (UTC+8)\n\n### Gates open at 09:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday\n\nSunday opens six hours before the 15:00 Grand Prix. For the full day at the circuit, plan to reach your designated gate for 09:00; add your rail journey, shuttle queue, road transfer and entry time when working backwards to departure. The external shuttle starts at 07:00, before spectator gates open.\n\n| Day | Opens | Closes | Admission |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Thursday 1 October | 14:30 | 16:30 | Pit Lane Walk ticket holders only; no general admission |\n| Friday 2 October | 09:00 | 18:00 | Valid race ticket |\n| Saturday 3 October | 09:00 | 20:30 | Valid race ticket |\n| Sunday 4 October | 09:00 | Not published | Valid race ticket; Grand Prix starts at 15:00; final public closing time not published |\n\nThursday access is restricted to Pit Lane Walk ticket holders. Friday closes at 18:00 and Saturday at 20:30. The final booklet does not publish a Sunday closing time; concert access and exit arrangements are separate.\n\n[Locate your numbered spectator gate →]()\n\nFinal spectator entry rules\n\n### Leave water bottles and outside food behind\n\nWater and food\n\nWater bottles and all outside food and beverages are prohibited. Buy refreshments after entry.\n\nBags\n\nOversized bags are prohibited. The final booklet does not publish a numerical bag-size limit, so pack a compact day bag.\n\nCameras\n\nProfessional cameras, professional audio/video equipment, selfie sticks and tripods are prohibited. No numerical lens-length limit is published.\n\nWeather\n\nLong umbrellas are prohibited. Carry a compact rain poncho for tropical showers.\n\nAlso prohibited: glass bottles, drones, helmets, air horns, lasers, sticks or rods, musical instruments, flares, firecrackers and sharp items including scissors and nail clippers.\n\nFan Zone stage · Friday & Saturday\n\n### Meet the drivers and team leaders\n\nArrive early for the published stage time and allow for crowd capacity. Appearances sit between live track sessions, so use the full timetable above to avoid a clash with the action you most want to see.\n\n| Day | Time | Team | Guests |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Friday 2 October | 10:00 | Audi | Gabriel Bortoleto & Nico Hülkenberg |\n| Friday 2 October | 10:50 | McLaren & Cadillac | Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Sergio Perez & Valtteri Bottas |\n| Friday 2 October | 11:00 | Aston Martin & Williams | Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll, Alex Albon & Carlos Sainz |\n| Friday 2 October | 14:25 | Red Bull | Team principal Laurent Mekies |\n| Friday 2 October | 14:55 | Ferrari | Sporting director Diego Ioverno |\n| Friday 2 October | 15:15 | Mercedes | Team principal & CEO Toto Wolff |\n| Saturday 3 October | 10:15 | Red Bull | Max Verstappen & Isack Hadjar |\n| Saturday 3 October | 11:00 | Ferrari & Haas | Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Esteban Ocon & Oliver Bearman |\n| Saturday 3 October | 18:50 | VCARB | Arvid Lindblad & Liam Lawson |\n| Saturday 3 October | 19:10 | Alpine | Pierre Gasly & Franco Colapinto |\n| Saturday 3 October | 19:20 | Mercedes | George Russell & Kimi Antonelli |\n\nLive entertainment · all three race days\n\n### Chinese Acrobats performance times\n\nFive performances are scheduled each day. Choose a slot around your preferred track sessions and Fan Zone appearances.\n\n| Day | Performance times |\n| --- | --- |\n| Friday 2 October | 10:30–11:00 · 11:45–12:15 · 13:30–14:00 · 15:15–15:45 · 16:35–17:05 |\n| Saturday 3 October | 11:45–12:15 · 13:30–14:00 · 15:30–16:00 · 16:40–17:10 · 18:15–18:45 |\n| Sunday 4 October | 10:30–11:00 · 11:45–12:15 · 15:30–16:00 · 16:40–17:10 · 18:15–18:45 |\n\nThe booklet also schedules roaming performers in the Mall Area and Fan Zone, plus grandstand and Bahrain Village acts across the day.\n\nBahrain Village · Mall Area\n\n### Bahrain Village live programme\n\nDrop in for live Bahraini music and cultural performances between track sessions. Times below are the published start times.\n\n| Act | Friday 2 October | Saturday 3 October | Sunday 4 October |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Ismaeel Daw | 10:30 · 11:30 · 12:30 · 14:05 · 15:40 | 11:00 · 12:00 · 13:35 · 15:10 · 16:40 | 10:30 · 11:30 · 12:30 · 13:35 · 14:35 |\n| National Police Band | 14:35 · 16:20 | 14:35 · 16:20 | 15:10 · 16:20 |\n| Dar Al Budaiya | 11:00 · 12:00 · 13:35 · 15:10 · 16:40 | 10:30 · 11:30 · 12:30 · 14:05 · 15:40 | 11:00 · 12:00 · 14:05 · 15:40 · 16:40 |\n\nThe Mall Area/Fan Zone and grandstand roaming programme runs alongside these performances; check the official booklet for every roaming-act circuit.\n\nOff-track culture · Mall Area\n\n### Visit Bahrain Village between sessions\n\nBahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority brings Bahrain Village to the Mall Area at Sepang. Explore Arabic calligraphy, boat making, basket weaving, falconry, henna, pottery, traditional clothing and fish-trap making, alongside Bahraini games, live music and cultural demonstrations.\n\nFind it\n\nMall Area, between the Welcome Centre and Main Grandstand. The map pin marks the area, not an individual booth.\n\nFood to try\n\nHalwa, traditional tea, nakhi, flavoured ice cream and luqaimat.\n\nThe official booklet now publishes timed Bahrain Village performances throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday.\n\n[Find Bahrain Village in the Mall Area →]()\n\nSepang race-week essentials\n\n### Pack for rain and plan how to pay at the circuit\n\nRain and electronics\n\nPack a compact rain poncho and resealable waterproof bags for your phone, tickets and power bank. Covered seating still leaves walks and queues exposed. Follow marshals’ instructions during storms.\n\nPoncho, not a long umbrella\n\nLong umbrellas are prohibited. Pack a compact rain poncho so you stay dry without blocking other spectators’ views.\n\nBuy drinks after entry\n\nWater bottles and all outside food and beverages are prohibited. Leave them behind before joining the security queue.\n\nCash, cards and DuitNow QR\n\nPayment methods have not been confirmed for every circuit vendor. Carry a modest MYR cash backup alongside your payment card, and ask before ordering. Check whether your own bank or wallet supports the displayed QR payment method; do not depend on a foreign card or wallet working at every stall.\n\n[Read circuit admission, bag and camera guidance →]()[Plan your Sunday return →]()\n\nSunday 4 October · after the Grand Prix\n\n### Plan your return before arriving at Sepang\n\n**Sunday exit: western taxi rank, not the main entrance**The published Grand Prix window ends at 17:00 Malaysia time on 4 October, subject to delays. For return taxis, follow signs west of the Welcome Centre to the rank beside the Go Kart / Concert Area near PA1/P1. Confirm Grab pickup with your driver. Keep a generous exit buffer before any train or flight connection.\n\nArrange your return transfer in advance where possible, or keep the official shuttle as an alternative to an on-demand Grab booking. Leave plenty of time for walking out, shuttle queues and road traffic. Avoid a tight onward flight connection.\n\n1. For a taxi, use the western rank beside the Go Kart / Concert Area, west of the Welcome Centre near PA1/P1. Only public taxis, Grab and Limousine KLIA may travel directly to the venue; other private-hire services are not permitted.\n2. For KL Sentral, take the official circuit shuttle to KLIA T2, then the train. Check the train timetable separately and allow for the interchange.\n3. Sunday’s final public closing time is not published. Stay only in areas open to your ticket and follow on-site exit instructions. Martin Garrix starts at 20:40; the concert needs an upgrade and a valid F1 ticket.\n4. Official hub shuttles operate 07:00–00:00 on race days. Confirm the last return departure with staff; do not assume arriving at the queue at midnight guarantees a bus.\n\n[Find the western taxi rank →]()[Compare the four shuttle hubs →]()\n\nOff-track entertainment\n\n### Fan Zone shows and two concert nights\n\nBuild the gaps between track sessions around the Fan Zone stage, Chinese Acrobats and roaming entertainment. The final booklet publishes exact appearance and performance times across the weekend.\n\nFriday & Saturday\n\nTimed driver and team appearances on the Fan Zone stage\n\nSaturday 3 October\n\nAxwell · 19:35\n\nSunday 4 October\n\nMartin Garrix · 20:40\n\nConcert entry requires a separate upgrade and a valid F1 race-weekend ticket: USD50 per person for Axwell and USD100 for Martin Garrix. Upgrades are subject to availability and allocated first come, first served. A concert ticket without the corresponding F1 ticket does not grant entry.\n\n[Plan your late return from the circuit →]()\n\nBefore you travel\n\n### Access is confirmed; check your ticket for the gate\n\nUse one of four official shuttle hubs during 2–4 October, 07:00–00:00. Circuit parking requires a pass, and permitted taxi / e-hailing drop-off is at the main entrance. Internal shuttles run during circuit opening hours; BIC advertises a bus every minute. Follow signs to your ticket’s gate, and leave water bottles and all outside food and drink behind.\n\n[Shuttle hubs, parking and taxi guidance →]()\n\n### Sepang International Circuit\n\nMap layers Find on map\n\n**Drawing route** The itinerary still works without the map.\n\n1. 1\n\n **Bahrain Village · Mall Area** Bahraini culture, live crafts and food\n2. 2\n\n **Main Grandstand** Pit Straight, Grid & Turn 15\n3. 3\n\n **K1 Grandstand** Turns 1 & 2\n4. 4\n\n **K2 Hillstand** Turns 2–4 Panorama\n5. 5\n\n **F Grandstand** Turns 7 & 8\n6. 6\n\n **B Hillstand** Turns 12–14\n7. 7\n\n **C Hillstand** Turns 9–11 & Back Straight\n8. 8\n\n **G Hillstand** Panoramic Circuit View\n9. 9\n\n **Formula 1 Paddock Club** Above the Pit Building\n10. 1\n\n **Gate 1**\n11. 2\n\n **Gate 2**\n12. 3\n\n **Gate 3**\n13. 4\n\n **Gate 4**\n14. 5\n\n **Gate 5**\n15. 6\n\n **Gate 6**\n16. 7\n\n **Gate 7**\n17. 8\n\n **Gate 8**\n18. BUS\n\n **P Bus race shuttle hub**\n19. DROP\n\n **Main entrance · taxi / Grab drop-off**\n20. TAXI\n\n **Taxi rank**\n21. 1\n\n **Stop 1**\n22. 2\n\n **Stop 2**\n23. 3\n\n **Stop 3**\n24. 4\n\n **Stop 4**\n25. 5\n\n **Stop 5**\n26. 6\n\n **Stop 6**\n27. 7\n\n **Stop 7**\n28. 8\n\n **Stop 8**\n\n**Sector 1** 2.465 km **Sector 2** 1.555 km **Sector 3** 1.523 km\n\nBeyond the circuit Your next discovery\n\n### Explore Sepang, Kuala Lumpur and beyond\n\nFollow your interests. Find your stops.\nMake the trip your own.\n\n![The colourful staircase at Batu Caves]()\n\nBeyond the circuit · Batu Caves\n\nChoose your budget\n\nChoose a travel style to narrow the collection. Free and essential options can suit every tier.\n\nFind a place or an idea Area Sort\n\nChoose your interest\n\nCategory counts follow your budget. Search and area narrow the results further.\n\nAll budgets Every area\n\n#### The collection.\n\n3 of 3 discoveries\n\nConcerts and entertainment\n\nEvery budget\n\n##### [Bahrain Village]()\n\nSepang · Mall Area\n\nBahraini crafts, cultural demonstrations and food in the Mall Area.\n\n[Venue info ↗]()[Full guide ↗]()\n\nConcerts and entertainment\n\nMid-range\n\n##### [Axwell concert]()\n\nSepang · Concert Area\n\nSaturday 3 October concert; a separate upgrade and valid F1 ticket are required.\n\n[Venue info ↗]()[Full guide ↗]()\n\nConcerts and entertainment\n\nMid-range\n\n##### [Martin Garrix concert]()\n\nSepang · Concert Area\n\nSunday 4 October concert; a separate upgrade and valid F1 ticket are required.\n\n[Venue info ↗]()[Full guide ↗]()\n\nStart with your saved trip budget, then narrow by area or activity. Tiers are planning guides, not live prices. Bookings and race-week availability must be confirmed with the operator." }