{"id":2026122,"date":"2026-07-03T14:49:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2026122"},"modified":"2026-07-03T14:49:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:49:54","slug":"f1s-calendar-uncertainty-isnt-over-what-happens-if-more-races-are-cancelled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2026122","title":{"rendered":"F1&#8217;s calendar uncertainty isn&#8217;t over: What happens if more races are cancelled?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1187323_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>F1&#8217;s calendar uncertainty isn&#8217;t over: What happens if more races are cancelled?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Questions still remain as to whether or not races in the Middle East will go ahead as planned &#8211; here&#8217;s what we know about Formula 1&#8217;s plans if that happens<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Adam Cooper <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-03T15:49:54+01:00\">03 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1187323_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1187323_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1187323_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1187323_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1187323_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1187323_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1187323_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1187323_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1187323_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as the Yas Marina circuit 2023<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Team bosses say they have faith in Formula 1 and the FIA to make the right calls as the 2026 calendar remains in a state of flux amid the continued uncertainty in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>While there have been moves towards peace in the region a recent Iranian strike on Bahrain was a reminder of how quickly the situation can change.<\/p>\n<p>The F1 organisation and the FIA have been closely monitoring events. The biggest challenge is the timeline in terms of logistics, and how late any decisions can be made that impact the movement of equipment and personnel. There are two extreme scenarios that can potentially unfold.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Qatar Grand Prix, 2025<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One is that the end-of-season races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi go ahead as planned, possibly with the schedule given a further boost by the return of the cancelled Bahrain GP on October 4, the currently vacant slot between the Azerbaijan and Singapore events.\u00a0 At the opposite end of the scale efforts to bring Bahrain back could be dropped and Qatar and Abu Dhabi could also ultimately be cancelled, leaving the schedule at 20 races.<\/p>\n<p>If that happens Portimao is waiting in the wings as a potential season closer after Las Vegas. That would bump the final total up to 21. Portimao is due to join the calendar in 2027 with a deal that has already been agreed, and should it be granted a race in 2026 it would on favourable terms for the circuit because F1 is keen to keep the number of races up.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Portimao Circuit<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the COVID-hit year of 2020 the total required to fulfil TV contracts and so on was 16, and in the end F1 managed to run 17 events. Since then the typical minimum number in TV deals has risen to 19-20. However F1 and the teams have some contracts which would benefit from a 21st event being held, hence the motivation to run a replacement race.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think ultimately Stefano [Domenicali] and the FIA are going to work through the calendar,\u201d said McLaren\u2019s Zak Brown when asked about the situation by <em>Crash.net<\/em>.\u00a0 \u201cSo we&#8217;ll race where they tell us we&#8217;re racing, and we&#8217;ll be happy to do that. I think we all have the same challenge as far as kind of managing through that.\u201d<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>F1 boss Stefano Domenicali<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;Honestly, I think we are all in the on the same boat, between teams, FIA, FOM,\u201d said Ferrari\u2019s Fred Vasseur.\u00a0<br \/>\u201cWe all want to go to races, we all want to race again and more, but it is like it is. 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180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422711_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lewis Hamilton beats Kimi Antonelli to Silverstone F1 sprint pole <\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783095914\"> 1h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422704_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422704_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422704_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div 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3h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422517_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422517_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422517_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>F1&#8217;s calendar uncertainty isn&#8217;t over: What happens if more races are cancelled?<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783090194\"> 3h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1187323_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 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180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/0207diddly-1.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hamilton fastest in sole Silverstone F1 practice, McLaren struggles<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783082448\"> 5h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/untitled-design-14.png?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/untitled-design-14.png?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/untitled-design-14.png?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Williams F1 boss assesses chances of retaining Carlos Sainz<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783077480\"> 6h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422226_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422226_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422226_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Questions still remain as to whether or not races in the Middle East will go ahead as planned &#8211; here&#8217;s what we know about Formula 1&#8217;s plans if that happens<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Team bosses say they have faith in Formula 1 and the FIA to make the right calls as the 2026 calendar remains in a state of flux amid the continued uncertainty in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>While there have been moves towards peace in the region a recent Iranian strike on Bahrain was a reminder of how quickly the situation can change.<\/p>\n<p>The F1 organisation and the FIA have been closely monitoring events. The biggest challenge is the timeline in terms of logistics, and how late any decisions can be made that impact the movement of equipment and personnel. There are two extreme scenarios that can potentially unfold.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Qatar Grand Prix, 2025<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One is that the end-of-season races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi go ahead as planned, possibly with the schedule given a further boost by the return of the cancelled Bahrain GP on October 4, the currently vacant slot between the Azerbaijan and Singapore events.\u00a0 At the opposite end of the scale efforts to bring Bahrain back could be dropped and Qatar and Abu Dhabi could also ultimately be cancelled, leaving the schedule at 20 races.<\/p>\n<p>If that happens Portimao is waiting in the wings as a potential season closer after Las Vegas. That would bump the final total up to 21. Portimao is due to join the calendar in 2027 with a deal that has already been agreed, and should it be granted a race in 2026 it would on favourable terms for the circuit because F1 is keen to keep the number of races up.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Portimao Circuit<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the COVID-hit year of 2020 the total required to fulfil TV contracts and so on was 16, and in the end F1 managed to run 17 events. Since then the typical minimum number in TV deals has risen to 19-20. However F1 and the teams have some contracts which would benefit from a 21st event being held, hence the motivation to run a replacement race.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think ultimately Stefano [Domenicali] and the FIA are going to work through the calendar,\u201d said McLaren\u2019s Zak Brown when asked about the situation by <em>Crash.net<\/em>.\u00a0 \u201cSo we&#8217;ll race where they tell us we&#8217;re racing, and we&#8217;ll be happy to do that. I think we all have the same challenge as far as kind of managing through that.\u201d<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>F1 boss Stefano Domenicali<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;Honestly, I think we are all in the on the same boat, between teams, FIA, FOM,\u201d said Ferrari\u2019s Fred Vasseur.\u00a0<br \/>\u201cWe all want to go to races, we all want to race again and more, but it is like it is. We have a huge trust on the FIA and FOM on the calendar, they are working out to find solutions, and I\u2019m really convinced that they are doing the best.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alpine boss Steve Nielsen, who when working for F1 was a key player in keeping the 2020 season alive, added: \u201cI&#8217;m sure they&#8217;ve got a myriad of versions of the calendar, and they&#8217;ll go for whichever one world events will allow them to do.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-8f99dc0b7eeb7c2e1bcc068c7330773ce601a4351a994044e4cdd6c0fa90c337\">  \u201cWe need heroes\u201d &#8211; F1 boss urges Fernando Alonso to stay after Barcelona retirement hints   F1 boss responds to FIA plans to bring back V8 engines <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Team bosses say they have faith in Formula 1 and the FIA to make the right calls as the 2026 calendar remains in a state of flux amid the continued uncertainty in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>While there have been moves towards peace in the region a recent Iranian strike on Bahrain was a reminder of how quickly the situation can change.<\/p>\n<p>The F1 organisation and the FIA have been closely monitoring events. The biggest challenge is the timeline in terms of logistics, and how late any decisions can be made that impact the movement of equipment and personnel. There are two extreme scenarios that can potentially unfold.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1389416_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Qatar Grand Prix, 2025<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One is that the end-of-season races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi go ahead as planned, possibly with the schedule given a further boost by the return of the cancelled Bahrain GP on October 4, the currently vacant slot between the Azerbaijan and Singapore events.\u00a0 At the opposite end of the scale efforts to bring Bahrain back could be dropped and Qatar and Abu Dhabi could also ultimately be cancelled, leaving the schedule at 20 races.<\/p>\n<p>If that happens Portimao is waiting in the wings as a potential season closer after Las Vegas. That would bump the final total up to 21. Portimao is due to join the calendar in 2027 with a deal that has already been agreed, and should it be granted a race in 2026 it would on favourable terms for the circuit because F1 is keen to keep the number of races up.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1084073_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Portimao Circuit<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the COVID-hit year of 2020 the total required to fulfil TV contracts and so on was 16, and in the end F1 managed to run 17 events. Since then the typical minimum number in TV deals has risen to 19-20. However F1 and the teams have some contracts which would benefit from a 21st event being held, hence the motivation to run a replacement race.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think ultimately Stefano [Domenicali] and the FIA are going to work through the calendar,\u201d said McLaren\u2019s Zak Brown when asked about the situation by <em>Crash.net<\/em>.\u00a0 \u201cSo we&#8217;ll race where they tell us we&#8217;re racing, and we&#8217;ll be happy to do that. I think we all have the same challenge as far as kind of managing through that.\u201d<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1400407_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>F1 boss Stefano Domenicali<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;Honestly, I think we are all in the on the same boat, between teams, FIA, FOM,\u201d said Ferrari\u2019s Fred Vasseur.\u00a0<br \/>\u201cWe all want to go to races, we all want to race again and more, but it is like it is. 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