Hopes of Mzansi being added to the F1 calendar are said to have been dashed due to a “political link” between South Africa and Russia.
Already last year, reports of F1 returning to South Africa were thought to have been somewhat premature.
it came after that formula one boss Stefano Domenicali He revved some engines in Mzansi after telling Sky Sports: South Africa Superstar Lewis Hamilton, who has repeatedly backed such plans, has been mentioned as a potential new venue for the extended racing calendar.
South Africa hasn't hosted an F1 Grand Prix since 1993, so it's hard to believe that this season was 30 years ago.
However, according to racing news 365plans to add South Africa to the F1 calendar in the near future have been scrapped.
“According to sources, this decision was taken because of South Africa's close cooperation with Russia.” racing news 365.
“F1 will not comment on this rumor, but this decision will give Spa-Francorchamps a reprieve and keep the Belgian Grand Prix on the calendar for at least another year.”
Previously, there were reports that F1 and DHL were close to signing a five-year contract.
However, DHL has made moves to suggest that this is not the case.
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So let's debunk the DHL rumors. DHL is the official partner for F1 supplies around the world, so it stands to reason that they will be obliged to deliver F1 supplies to South Africa when the calendar returns. There's a good chance DHL will be the title sponsor, but nothing has been confirmed.
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Interest in F1 has soared recently, and increased spectator demand may force organizers to put more dates in their diary for future seasons.
A street venue in Las Vegas has already been confirmed as the new venue, and more races are touted to be held in China.
of Kyalami The Johannesburg circuit remains the obvious choice for a South African circuit.
Watch Hamilton call for South Africa to be added to the F1 calendar below.
Luis is fighting for our shame 😭 pic.twitter.com/QnsONBEO6X
— King of the North (@_NhlakaB) April 8, 2022
of 1993 South African GP It was held in Kyalami March 14, 1993.it is 33rd place South African Grand Prix – The most recent Grand Prix held on the African continent.
it is beginning It was contested in a race during the 1993 F1 season. 72 laps.
The race was won by the French legend from pole position. Alain Prost I drive a Williams Renault.
Prost's great rival, the Brazilian ayrton sennasecond place with McLaren-Ford, British mark blurndell Ligier Renault rounded out the podium.
Incredibly, out of 26 starters, Five Although seven people were classified, they completed the race.
Senna, the runner-up, driver only Winner Prost was a lap behind – certainly the best in F1 history!
