Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix rescheduled to take place in Malaysia in Oct.

MOGYOROD, Hungary — Formula 1 is heading back to Malaysia for the first time in nine years as the Bahrain Grand Prix was rescheduled there for Oct. 4. The Sepang circuit is slotted in between races in Azerbaijan and Singapore, subject to approval from the FIA's world motor sport council, F1 and the FIA said Sunday.

“Most importantly, this is fantastic news for our fans. They will continue to enjoy a full and exciting Formula 1 calendar, while also seeing the sport return to a great venue," F1 president and chief executive Stefano Domenicali said in a statement. "Malaysia is an incredible country, and Sepang holds a special place in Formula 1 history.

It will provide a spectacular setting for racing and an unforgettable experience for fans at the circuit and watching around the world.” F1 called off its races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, which had been set for March and April, as the Iran war escalated. Despite taking place in Malaysia, the race will still have Bahrain Grand Prix branding.

It's not the first time an F1 race has been named for one country and took place in another. The