Why a South African F1 return still seems far-fetched

Last week, the Kyalami circuit in South Africa announced that its plans to upgrade to FIA Grade 1, required to host a Formula 1 grand prix, had been approved by the FIA. It was hailed as a ”defining moment” and a big step towards F1 returning to the country – and with it the African continent – for the first time since 1993.
The approval gives the venue a three-year timeframe to conduct the …Keep reading