The Formula 1 its process continues to adjust the World Cup calendar for the coming years. A few weeks ago the possibility of Türkiye hosting the Grand Prix again in 2026, and there was even talk that Rwanda wanted to host a race. now, a new African nation wants to regain its place in the F1 World Cup.
And it was that South Africa has opened a bidding process for potential organizers to organize a future Grand Prix. The government of the country appointed a Formula 1 Bid Steering Committee to find viable alternatives to recover a crace that has not been contested for more than 30 years.
And it was that The last time South Africa hosted an F1 grand prix was in 1993in it Kyalami circuit. In recent years, plans to reorganize the race have not materialized, but the government has long expressed a desire to reach an agreement with F1 management.
Then South African representatives held exploratory talks with Stefano DomenicaliCEO of F1, at last year’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, The country’s Sports Ministry has now taken the next step towards organizing a Grand Prix when announcing the candidacy procedure, published a 37-page expression of interest request detailing the various requirements for organizing a race.
The government entity is looking for reputable promoters capable of hosting an annual race for 10 yearsstarting in 2026 and 2027, the latter a more realistic start date due to the congestion of the F1 calendar.
The tender calls for an “iconic location” near a major cityemphasizes the use of public transport and renewable energy to meet the F1 maintenance criteria, with capacity to accommodate up to 125,000 spectators per dayand a 4.5 to 5.5 km circuit with a straight line of at least 1 km. It also details the standard requirements for paddock work areas and hospitality areas.
Kyalaminear Johannesburg, is still one of the candidatesand officials announced that they had hired Apex Circuit Design to bring the track up to FIA Grade 1 standards.
On the other hand, it has been reported Cape Town Grand Prix SA has submitted a bid to host a race on a street circuit proposed around Cape Town’s waterfront, with a purpose-built circuit outside the city as another option.
Earlier this month, F1 announced the contract renewal for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spawhich will be part of a rounding system with other European rounds, while Zandvoort will host its last Dutch Grand Prix in 2026which will open a gap in the 24-round F1 calendar for 2027 and subsequent years.
He 2026 calendar seems almost fixed, with Mexico waiting to renew their agreement and the The Imola Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix is about to disappear.
Source: La Verdad
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