GT Association (GTA) and Haro Sports & Entertainment have released a joint statement announcing that the Malaysian round of the 2026 Autobacs Super GT, which was originally scheduled to take place from June 19-21, will be postponed. Malaysia is the third stop for the 2026 season and the only one outside of Japan, with ticket pricing revealed early last month.
According to the release, this decision was made due to the current global environment, notably the uncertain situation in the Middle East that has introduced significant operational and logistical challenges. These developments, along with a substantial increase in international freight costs and air travel expenses, have had a disproportionate impact on the planning and delivery of the event.
“While this was not what we envisioned for the second year running of the Malaysian round, we would like to thank GTA, the teams and all valued stakeholders – our partners, sponsors, the media and especially all fans – for their strong support and understanding in these challenging times. The race will be back in Malaysia, and when it does, we are committed to making it twice as exciting!” said Haro Sports & Entertainment managing partner Fahrizal Hassan.
“We would like to thank Haro Sports & Entertainment and everyone involved in Malaysia for their efforts in preparing for the event. This was a difficult decision to make, but we would like to thank our Japanese fans, entrants, sponsors and media for their understanding. We will continue to build a cooperative relationship with Haro Sports & Entertainment and everyone in Malaysia so that Malaysian fans can once again enjoy an exciting Super GT,” commented GTA president and CEO Masaaki Banboh.
The release ends by stating that the postponement is temporary and that both companies reaffirm their commitment to bring Super GT back to Malaysia when “when conditions allow for a safe, stable and high-quality event.”
So, what happens to those who have already bought tickets? As per a post on the Super GT Malaysia Facebook page, tickets booked remain fully valid for the rescheduled race date. If you choose not to request for a refund (more on this later) and hold your booking until May 1, 2026, your ticket will be automatically upgraded to include free grid walk access. Additionally, you will be guaranteed of entry at your original purchase price.
On the other hand, if you want a refund, you will need to submit a request by April 30, 2026. Doing so means you forfeit the automatic upgrade mentioned above and you will need to purchase tickets again, possibly at higher prices or limited availability.
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