(FILES) Ferrari's German driver Sebastian Vettel drives his car during the third practice session of the Formula One Malaysia Grand Prix in Sepang on September 30, 2017. The Malaysian government is carrying out a feasibility study into hosting a Grand Prix later this year as the Middle East war continues to threaten the latter stages of the 2026 Formula One season. Youth and sports minister Mohammed Taufiq Johari said they were "actively conducting discussions and assessing the proposal" in a statement from the Malaysia government issued on July 24, 2026. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP via Getty Images)