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Surrogacy reaches F1 | Is the Bahrain GP in Malaysia opening new frontiers? NOT 2026 Malaysian GP
Formula 1 just invented a wild new business model: a Grand Prix can keep its name, its money, and its calendar slot - even if the race itself moves to another country. This episode unpacks the surreal "Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia" concept and why it could become the most important workaround in modern F1. Soumil and Kunal turn a strange one-off into a bigger conversation about war risk, revenue loss, sponsorship power, and what happens when a host nation can't safely stage a race. They explain why F1's calendar is under pressure, how much money is at stake, and why this situation may shape…
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