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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem believes that South Africa could play a key role in a potential Formula 1 expansion
The F1 calendar for next year will include races on every inhabited continent except Africa, where F1 hasn’t visited in over 30 years. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed the desire to develop the sport in Africa and make it truly a world championship. Plans to add the Kyalami circuit to the calendar were postponed due to concerns about the event’s sustainability. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem believes Africa deserves more attention and is focusing on strengthening motorsport clubs in the region. He sees South Africa’s rich motorsport history and existing infrastructure as potential factors for an F1 return. Ben Sulayem also mentioned the possibility of an electric championship involving Africa. The FIA aims to listen to the needs and interests of each region and provide support accordingly.
