How much will Malaysia share in local preparation costs for the F1 race?

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Malaysia will share about RM40 million in local preparation costs for the F1 race.
Malaysia is expected to share the cost of local preparations of around RM40 million to ensure the Sepang International Circuit meets Formula One specifications. This figure was stated by SIC chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif while discussing arrangements for the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Bahrain will pay the F1 rights fees, but Malaysia covers local preparation
SIC said Bahrain will fully bear the Formula One rights fees, described as US$70 million (RM298 million) to US$80 million, for the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia. Even with Bahrain covering the rights fees, Malaysia still needs to share local preparation costs.
The RM40 million figure is tied to meeting Formula One specifications
Azhan Shafriman Hanif said Malaysia’s local cost share is around RM40 million specifically to ensure the circuit meets Formula One specifications. The statement links the local preparation spending directly to circuit readiness requirements.
SIC is discussing operational and hosting cost allocation with BIC
SIC said it is in discussions with the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) on operational aspects including circuit preparations, technical requirements, and the allocation of hosting costs. These discussions are part of how the overall hosting arrangements are being handled.
The race is scheduled at Sepang from October 2 to 4
The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia will be held at SIC from October 2 to 4. Malaysia was selected as a replacement host after the Bahrain race was postponed due to the West Asia conflict.

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