Bahrain organises first-ever F1 race held outside its home country

Rui Marques, FIA Formula One Race Director, praised Bahrain Motor Federation preparations for the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4. This marks the first time a race belonging to one country is held in another country in Formula 1 history.

It will be the first time a race belonging to one country is held in another country and affirmed the confidence of FIA officials in Bahrain's capabilities and experience in organising international races.