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South Africa has been working for several years to bring F1 back to the country.
South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie provided an update on the country’s efforts to bring back F1 racing. South Africa has been negotiating with F1 to host a grand prix, last held in 1993. F1 has expressed interest in adding an African race to its calendar, but South Africa faces competition from Morocco and Rwanda. With F1’s growing popularity, other global locations are also vying for a spot on the schedule. McKenzie acknowledged that a 2027 race is unlikely due to underestimating the requirements for hosting an F1 event. Despite challenges, South Africa is working on a compelling offer to secure a deal with F1 and join the likes of the Belgian Grand Prix in the rotational calendar system.