Bahrain GP in Malaysia, Imola also poised for returnMalaysia appears close to confirming a surprise Formula 1 return, potentially hosting the postponed Bahrain GP at Sepang in October. The unusual solution could see the event officially retain the Bahrain GP name despite being staged at Sepang, as the original Sakhir race was postponed following the conflict involving Iran. Sky Italia reports that Saudi Arabia's return is now effectively ruled out, while Bahrain could be relocated to Malaysia because Sepang fits naturally into the freight route between Baku and Singapore. Imola has now emerged as another potential emergency option, possibly even for the season finale in early December. Imola mayor Marco Panieri and circuit director Pietro Benvenuti are present in the Hungaroring paddock this weekend for discussions.