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F1 race at Malaysia’s Sepang generated nearly US$232 million: Sports ministry

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Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister Taufiq Johari reported that the F1 race at Sepang attracted 827 million viewers globally, with the event being a one-off relocation of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The data represents a snapshot from October 2026, capturing the immediate post-event reaction rather than long-term viewership trends. The source explicitly states the figure as reported by the minister, leaving the actual total unverified.

Key points

• Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister Taufiq Johari reported that the F1 race at Sepang attracted 827 million viewers worldwide.

Context and limitations

The evidence is a single statement from a government minister, not a comprehensive statistical report. The figure is presented as reported by the minister, not independently verified. The data is a snapshot from October 2026 and does not include historical context or long-term trends.

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