{"id":51488,"date":"2023-07-19T22:43:11","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T20:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=51488"},"modified":"2023-07-19T22:43:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T20:43:11","slug":"south-africas-return-to-f1-canceled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/south-africas-return-to-f1-canceled\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa’s return to F1 canceled"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Previously, South Africa had its Grand Prix in the Formula 1 season. The races were held at the Kyalami track, located near Johannesburg. Despite the fact that the track was opened in 1961, races have been held here since 1967. In the Formula 1 calendar, Kyalami was present almost every season, leaving sometimes for short breaks. And the last race here was held in 1993. The winner then was Alain Prost on the car Williams-Reno.<\/p>\n

Since then, South Africa has been missing from the calendar. But there have long been rumors about the possible resumption of this track in the status of a track for the Formula 1 World Championship. The old owners of the “Royal Races” expressed their consent. Yes, and Liberty Media, which is the current owner of Formula 1, has been actively developing the topic of returning the Kyalami track to the race calendar since 2019.<\/p>\n

In addition, the 7-time champion Lewis Hamilton actively promoted this idea. The driver often reminded that he wants to race in Africa, and mentioned this in conversations with the leadership of Formula 1. Max Verstappen also supported him in this regard, arguing that it would be interesting to compete in Africa. Considering that races are already taking place on other continents. And it is the African route that is missing from the calendar.<\/p>\n

In 2022, the project was almost ready. But the stage in South Africa was not included in the race calendar due to financial disputes. It would seem that all these inconsistencies will be settled during the season, and in 2023 they will still announce the return of Formula 1 to South Africa. But again, this did not happen.<\/p>\n

Let’s consider what is the reason that Kyalami’s comeback failed. But first, let’s talk a little about the track.<\/p>\n

Kyalami: track features and winners<\/h2>\n

The updated track has not yet been presented in Formula 1. Therefore, we will tell you about how the track looked in the last official races. Main characteristics:<\/p>\n