F1 Return to Africa: Kyalami Nears Green Light as Key Meeting Looms

F1 return to Africa: Kyalami nears green light as key meeting looms

South Africa: Formula One Could Return to South Africa in Months

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie says Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit could be ready to host Formula One races in just four to six months. Big sponsors like MTN, MultiChoice and Heineken are backing a R177-million upgrade plan while the government promises not to pay for upgrades.

Gayton McKenzie gives F1 update: 'Big meeting in TWO weeks'

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has revealed that a ‘significant meeting’ is set to take place in the next two weeks with representatives from Formula One.  The Kyalami Grand Prix has been granted permission to modify its design, paving the way for a potential return of F1 to the country. “Many laughed when I uttered the words ‘Formula 1 must come back to South Africa’. One man in particular, who didn’t laugh was Toby Vente…

South Africa May Be ‘Close’ To Securing Formula One Championship At Kyalami – 2oceansvibe News

[Image: Kyalami / Facebook] The Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture has given the strongest hint yet that South Africa may be close to landing a Formula One championship at Kyalami. Minister Gayton McKenzie told parliament on Tuesday that following multiple meetings with F1 management, the “crucial one” would be happening in the next two weeks, and would be attended by potential sponsors ready to fund the event, which is said to cost around R2 …

F1: SA officials to hold talks with F1

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SA To Hold A ‘Critical‘ Meeting With Formula 1 In Two Weeks - Infrastructure news

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has revealed that a significant meeting is set to take place in the next two weeks with representatives from Formula 1 (F1). The Kyalami Grand Prix has been granted permission to modify its design, paving the way for a potential return of F1 to the country. “Many laughed when I uttered the words ‘Formula 1 must come back to South Africa’. One man in particular, who didn’t laugh was Toby Vente…