# F1 Calendar Contingency Plans in Place Amid Conflict

- Topic: sports
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-08-04
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13569381/f1-2027-calendar-contingency-plans-in-place-for-next-years-formula-1-schedule-amid-us-israel-war-with-iran
- Language: en
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Formula 1 has contingency plans in place for the 2027 calendar due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The 2027 schedule will be announced in the autumn, and the series aims to maintain 24 races.

## Key takeaways

- F1 has added Malaysia to its 2026 schedule.
- The series is in talks with countries for new races, including Rwanda, South Africa, and Argentina.
- Contingency plans are in place for the 2027 calendar in case the conflict in the Middle East continues.

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