Formula 1: Great news for South African F1 fans as Kyalami GP could return in 2023: In what comes as a fantastic piece of news for all the Formula 1 fans in South Africa, the Kyalami Grand Prix could make its way to the F1 calendar in 2023. As per latest reports, the F1 bosses are currently in discussions with the organizers of the race. Follow F1 Azerbaijan GP LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN.
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali flew straight from Baku to South Africa on Sunday after the Azerbaijan GP to hold talks over a potential return of the Kyalami Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Africa is the only continent which is lacking a Grand Prix now.
Formula 1: BREAKING! Great news for South African F1 fans, Kyalami GP could RETURN in 2023 as F1 CEO holds crunch talks
The seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has spoken in favour of a race in South Africa, a place from where his ancestors belong. He has backed the decision for a race at Kyalami, which is situated north of Johannesburg.
Kyalami organized F1 races between 1967 and 1985, and again in 1992 and 1993. Meanwhile, it has as of late had its standards raised to the FIA norms expected to have a cutting-edge race, if it indeed makes a comeback.
The 2024 season was initially been viewed as the most probable return point for Kyalami. However, it is perceived that F1 is keen to get the race running in the 2023 season if possible.
Formula 1: BREAKING! Great news for South African F1 fans, Kyalami GP could RETURN in 2023 as F1 CEO holds crunch talks
If this happens then F1 would formally hit the limit of 24 races illustrated in the Concorde Agreement which predicaments every one of the groups to F1. Moreover, Kyalami would join the ranks of the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix, set to happen over Thanksgiving weekend, and the Qatar Grand Prix, which has marked a 10-year arrangement to have races.
Meanwhile, the Chinese Grand Prix likewise has an agreement to have a race in 2023. However, the situation with the event stays questionable due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Formula 1: BREAKING! Great news for South African F1 fans, Kyalami GP could RETURN in 2023 as F1 CEO holds crunch talks
