Malaysia emerges as likely Bahrain replacementMalaysia has emerged as a leading candidate for a surprise return to the Formula 1 calendar as renewed conflict involving Iran further weakens Bahrain's chances of hosting a replacement race. The report said he was attempting to convince the paddock that Bahrain could safely host a race during the first week of October. The base is adjacent to the Bahrain International Circuit, with its runway reportedly just 150 metres from Turn 4. Formula 1 is also awaiting this weekend's FIA World Motor Sport Council decision regarding postponed World Endurance Championship races in Bahrain and Qatar. I want to go racing, I love racing, I love the fight, and I hope, if we don't race in the Middle East, there's two replacements.