It was originally planned to have eight events next year, interesting comments from Barum organisers:

Question from the floor to Miroslav Regner
Will Barum Czech Rally Zlín happen next year?

MR: “We will know more by the end of September. Now we are dealing with the additional conditions of the contract but I believe we will be successful and that Barum Czech Rally Zlín will happen next year. This was originally due to the idea that the ERC would like to cut the championship by two events and the original idea was to cut it to eight events in total so we will see in September how it will go.”

SM: “I would like to add we will know more in September as Mr Regner said. But we will have a meeting with the municipality soon but I can assure you we will make sure all the guarantees will take place and all the necessary contract details will be made to ensure a successful Barum Czech Rally Zlín for next year.”