Grab Malaysia boosts on-ground operations at Sepang International Circuit to ease racegoer travel and reduce congestion during the 2026 Bahrain GP
SEPANG: Grab Malaysia has stepped up its on-ground operations at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and Long Term Car Park (LTCP) here to ease the movement of thousands of racegoers on the final day of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.
In a statement today, Grab Malaysia said its teams are stationed at both locations to guide driver-partners, assist waiting passengers and facilitate smoother vehicle loading.
“To keep racegoers comfortable in the heat, Grab has also set up shaded waiting zones equipped with cooling fans and complimentary drinking water,” it said.
The e-hailing company is also providing a complimentary shuttle service between SIC and LTCP to support racegoers travelling to and from the circuit.
Grab Malaysia has also introduced its Grab PIN&RIDE feature, a queue-management system designed to organise passenger queues and match users with available driver-partners, aiming to reduce waiting times and congestion at pick-up areas.
It has also been working with event organisers to establish designated pick-up and drop-off lanes to improve traffic flow around the venue.
Meanwhile, Grab’s operational teams are actively monitoring traffic conditions through GrabMaps to anticipate surges in demand, particularly with multiple events taking place this weekend.
The company also encouraged racegoers to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and follow on-ground signage when travelling to and from SIC.
The 56-lap Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 will begin at 3 pm today.
In July, Formula 1 confirmed Malaysia as the host of the Gulf Air Bahrain GP from Oct 2 to 4, following an agreement between Formula 1, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the governments of Malaysia and Bahrain.
The agreement kept the Bahrain GP on the 2026 F1 calendar after the race was cancelled earlier this season due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Malaysia hosted the Malaysian GP at SIC from 1999 to 2017 before the race was dropped from the F1 calendar.
