Sepang:Kuala Lumpur The Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, held at the Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4, generated an economic impact of nearly RM950 million for Malaysia, according to the Youth and Sports Ministry.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the ministry reported that this figure is based on data from Formula 1 Management, with total attendance reaching approximately 261,000, including 103,000 attendees on race day.

The ministry noted that more than 97,000 tickets were sold, and over 50,000 international tourists, along with about 5,000 foreign personnel, arrived in Malaysia for the event. This information was provided in response to a parliamentary question from Rodiyah Sapiee (GPS-Batang Sadong) regarding the estimated economic benefits of hosting the F1 race in Sepang compared with the costs incurred by the government.