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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

South Africa targeting 2027 spot on F1 calendar: ‘It’s going to happen’

Kyalami is eyeing a return to the F1 calendar in 2027 - (Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit)

South Africa is targeting a return to the Formula One calendar for 2027, sports minister Gayton McKenzie has revealed.

F1 has not raced in Africa since 1993 but CEO Stefano Domenicali has stated it is a long-held ambition of the sport to return to the only continent they currently fail to race in.

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