South African Grand Prix - Wikipedia
The first World Championship F1 race in South Africa was held on 29 December 1962. In that race, Graham Hill took advantage of Jim Clark 's mechanical problems with his Lotus and took race victory and the championship.
F1 2025, calendar, news: South Africa opens bids for new race, …
2 days ago · The bid process in South Africa comes amid increasing changes to the F1 calendar, with a major shuffle to take place over the coming years. Kyalami remains a frontrunner for the bid in South ...
Historic F1 nation set for 'definite' return as 2027 date mooted
3 days ago · Once a mainstay on the calendar, South Africa’s history in F1 stems back to 1960 before its East London venue became a championship event in 1962. Kyalami held its first championship Grand Prix ...
South Africa opens bid process for F1 return after 32-year hiatus
2 days ago · South Africa last hosted an F1 grand prix at the Kyalami circuit in 1993. Plans to return the race in recent years have failed to come to fruition, but the government has long been vocal about its ...
South Africa ramps up process for 2026 F1 race - Motorsport Week
5 days ago · F1 last visited South Africa in 1993 Moreover, the chosen venue must be easily accessible by major and public transportation, have a capacity to welcome 125,000 daily spectators and 5,000 staff. In addition, the “Track must be conducive to driving an exciting racing spectacle, allowing for wheel-to-wheel racing and provide multiple overtaking ...
South Africa launches tender to bring Formula 1 back to Africa
3 days ago · South Africa is stepping up its bid to bring Formula 1 racing back to the country, inviting potential promoters to submit proposals to host a Grand Prix as early as 2027. The announcement, made by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), marks a critical step toward reviving South Africa’s historic association with Formula 1, which ...
F1 pauses South African GP plans for 2024 - Motorsport.com
Jun 6, 2023 · Formula 1 has shelved plans to restore the South African Grand Prix to the calendar for 2024, but a Kyalami race for the following season has not been ruled out. To underline its status as a...
F1: South African Grand Prix Return Inches Closer With
Nov 2, 2024 · Formula 1 may return to South African shores this decades after plans were drawn up to upgrade the circuit to Grade 1 status allowing them to host F1 races.
Sources: F1 won't hold South African GP in 2024 - ESPN
Jun 6, 2023 · Formula One's plan to hold a South African Grand Prix in 2024 has fallen through, sources have told ESPN, meaning the popular Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps should return for...
F1 abandons South Africa GP plans, Belgium set to stay
Jun 5, 2023 · Political barriers have halted plans to return to Africa as part of F1's ever-increasing world tour. Attempts to revive the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami have been abandoned, RacingNews365.com has learned.
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