3,700 Miles From Home: Why F1's Bahrain GP Is Racing in Malaysia

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The Bahrain Grand Prix has been moved to Sepang in Malaysia, an unusual relocation linked to international conflict. The article examines how the race came to be held thousands of miles from its home venue.

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Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix Sepang Malaysia race relocation

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