The conflict involving Iran has disrupted Formula 1’s early-season calendar, with the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix affected. ESPN reports that Malaysia’s Sepang Circuit, a former fan favourite, could return as a replacement if Formula 1 cannot arrange a new date for Bahrain.

Sepang last hosted Formula 1’s Malaysian Grand Prix and is being considered as a potential contingency rather than a confirmed addition. Any return would depend on the championship’s ability to resolve scheduling problems caused by the Middle East conflict.