Formula 1's president, Stefano Domenicali, has revealed that the organization has developed contingency plans for the 2027 calendar, in the event that the conflict in the Middle East persists. Typically, the F1 calendar for the upcoming year would have been announced by now, but due to the current situation, the 2027 schedule will not be revealed until autumn. Domenicali stated that while a 'normal plan' is in place, the organization is aware of the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran, which has already led to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix this year.
In light of this, Domenicali emphasized that alternative plans are being considered, but a decision will not be made until the end of the year. He also noted that if the situation in the Middle East is not resolved, F1 will not be a primary concern, as the overall situation will be severe. To ensure the target of 24 races is met, different options are being explored.
Additionally, F1 has announced that Turkey and Portugal will return to the calendar, replacing Zandvoort and Barcelona. The organization is also in talks with Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, and Argentina to potentially host new events, although any new additions would not occur until the 2028 calendar at the earliest.
Discussions are underway in Africa and South America, with China and Japan also expressing interest in hosting additional races. Meanwhile, Germany has emerged as a surprise contender to join future calendars, with the possibility of Hockenheim returning to the schedule. The Formula 1 season is set to resume after the summer break with a Sprint weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix from August 21-23.