Creventic: “Full Focus” on Middle East Despite Contingency Plan

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Creventic has provided an update regarding the status of the Michelin 24H Series Middle East Trophy, which remains its “full focus” despite now currently drafting up a contingency plan amid increased conflict in the region.

An update to teams was sent on Thursday morning, three weeks after confirming the 2026-27 winter calendar which is due to hold races at both Yas Marinia Circuit and the Dubai Autodrome, both in the United Arab Emirates.

However, since the calendar release, which was during a cease-fire period, Iran and the U.S. have resumed strikes, which has led to series including Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship to also re-evaluate its options for this fall and winter in the Middle East.

“Our full focus remains on organizing the Yas 12 Hours, 24H Dubai and 6H Abu Dhabi as planned,” the letter from Creventic read. “At this stage, preparations continue according to schedule.

“Transport to Dubai can be organized without using the Strait of Hormuz, providing a reliable proven shipping solution.

“Daily international flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to operate as normal. Together with our logistics partners, we continue to monitor developments on a daily basis.”

The letter, however, confirmed that the Dutch organization is now organizing a contingency plan  in order to be “prepared for every scenario.”

It states that one option would be to move the entire winter season to Kyalami, with the series now seeking entrant feedback on that possibility.

A final decision will be made by the end of August.

“Our objective would be to maintain the published January event dates, allowing teams to keep their planning, transport and travel arrangements largely unchanged,” the letter read.

“If you have any thoughts regarding Kyalami as a contingency option, we would very much appreciate your feedback.”

Source: Sports Car 365