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Boost for F1 hopes in South Africa as Kyalami Grade 1 plans approved
The FIA has approved a design proposal for Kyalami in South Africa to achieve Grade 1 circuit status, paving the way for a possible return of Formula 1.
Circuit owner Toby Venter expressed readiness for Formula 1 to come back to African soil, highlighting the significance of this development for South African motorsport.
The approved plan focuses on safety and infrastructure upgrades instead of altering the track layout, with Apex Circuit Designs leading the facilities upgrade at Kyalami.
Initial improvements will kick off without disrupting ongoing events, and selected works will proceed based on South Africa’s position on the F1 calendar and Kyalami as the preferred hosting venue.
Kyalami has a storied history in motorsport, having hosted numerous F1 and MotoGP races, and the upgrades aim to enhance the circuit’s status as a world-class motorsport destination.
