Kyalami has high hopes of rejoining the ranks of Formula 1 hosts as South Africa renews efforts to bring the world-famous motorsport back to the country.
The historic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit KGPC, which first welcomed Formula 1 in 1961, was a fixture for racing fans until 1993, when the country fell off the F1 calendar.
Kyalamis bid gained traction in September when South African Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie , met with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
McKenzie reported that the country was 'one step closer to bringing Formula 1 to South Africa'. At the same event, he also had a productive meeting with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem to discuss further support for South Africas F1 ambitions.
To this end, Kyalami has engaged the motorsport engineering firm Apex Circuit Design to prepare a roadmap for achieving FIA Grade 1 accreditation, a critical requirement for hosting a modern Formula 1 event.
