The Star. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix created an estimated 7,300 job opportunities throughout the event, the Dewan Rakyat was told. PETALING JAYA: The F1 Bahrain Grand Prix held at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) earlier this month generated an economic impact of nearly RM950 million, says the youth and sports ministry.