F1 South Africa

2022 - 7 - 12

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Kyalami confirmed for 2023 F1 calendar according to insider (Carmag South Africa)

The murmurs are once again reaching fever pitch for a local Formula 1 race. This time, insider sources confirm Kyalami as an official circuit for the 2023 ...

History may repeat itself next year with the seven-time World Champion’s son coming into his own over the past few races for the Haas Formula 1 team. F1 Paddock Insider on Twitter has also mentioned that an official announcement can be expected this week considering we are approaching the time of year where the Formula 1 calendar for next season is being finalised. Circuit representatives remain hopeful at hosting the event although have confirmed with us that no deal has been signed yet.

Formula 1: Apparent Kyalami 2023 return provides more confusion ... (Citizen)

The ongoing uncertainty surrounding South Africa's inclusion on next year's Formula 1 calendar has taken another unexpected twist with the alleged signing ...

“Representatives of the @Kyalami_Circuit have confirmed with me this morning that no deal has been signed yet”, Motor Magnet concluded. Representatives of the @Kyalami_Circuithave confirmed with me this morning that no deal has been signed yet. The ongoing uncertainty surrounding South Africa’s inclusion on next year’s Formula 1 calendar has taken another unexpected twist with the alleged signing of a five year deal starting from next year.

Formula 1 may officially be coming to South Africa, says F1 boss (CapeTown ETC)

South African Formula 1 fans have been buzzing after Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali dropped a not-so-subtle bombshell that South Africa is lined-up as a ...

However, many are keeping their fingers crossed that an agreement will be signed soon. And very soon we are going to tell everyone what is our strategy to develop that market.” However, while the potential of a Formula 1 race is keeping fans on the edge of their seats, there is currently no contract in place with Kyalami and no official comment from the race track’s management.

F1 Twitter erupts in dilemma as South African GP is rumoured to ... (The Sportsrush)

According to recent reports, the Kyalami circuit will host the South African GP from 2023 onwards. Formula 1 and DHL have signed a 5-year contract.

F1 twitter was livid hearing the reports that South African GP will be returning in 2023. The recent inclusion of Las Vegas in the F1 calendar means 2022 could see 24 races. With the improved racing of the 2022 cars, it will be a delight to see the new cars battle out for track positions. The South African GP was a regular from 1967 to 1985. Formula 1 will return to South Africa after nearly 30 years since the last Grand Prix in 1993. Earlier in 2021, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali stated his desire to add a Grand Prix on the African continent.

SA Formula 1 rumours: How much could tickets cost? (The South African)

With Formula 1 set for a historic return to South Africa, there is already talk that tickets won't come cheap for a seat at Kyalami.

The 1993 South African Grand Prix was held at Kyalami on 14 March 1993. Interestingly, an F1 ‘insider’ has suggested that the minimum price could be around R3000, ranging through to R5000 and beyond. It was the 33rd South African Grand Prix – and remains the most recent to have been staged on the African continent.

DHL rumoured to fund F1's return to SA, but 'there's no existing ... (News24)

F1 last visited South Africa in 1993, and a possible return in 2023 would break the drought. Unconfirmed reports from the Formula 1 paddock suggest that South ...

In an interview with sister publication Wheels24, Kyalami Circuit owner, Toby Venter, said: "We want to have a race in Africa, and we want someone to pay for it. For this to happen, among the upgrades needed are more seating options. Reaching out to the team at the Kyalami Circuit, they confirmed that there is no contract between them and Formula One. "There is not an existing contract with Kyalami," a spokesperson said. Formula One Management (FOM), the FIA, and Liberty Media are yet to make an official announcement, with F1 Paddock Insider suggesting that said announcement can be "expected this week." Unconfirmed reports from the Formula 1 paddock suggest that South Africa has been added to the official 2023 calendar. BREAKING: The South African GP at Kyalami is CONFIRMED for 2023.

DHL denies GP South Africa announcement: 'Just speculation' (GPblog.com)

Formula One seems keen to host another Grand Prix in South Africa. According to June rumours, an announcement would be made sometime in the next few weeks, ...

DHL will not say anything about a possible Grand Prix at Kyalami for the time being. DHL would become the main sponsor of the event. Anonymous Twitter user F1 Paddock Insider tweeted on 11 July that the South African Grand Prix was confirmed for 2023 and that the Kyalami circuit will host the race for the next five years.