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South African Kyalami Circuit to Obtain Formula 1 Accreditation

© AP Photo / THEMBA HADEBEFormer Formula One Grand Prix driver Derek Warwick, drives past spectators during a street race in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, ahead of their veterans race Sunday.
Former Formula One Grand Prix driver Derek Warwick, drives past spectators during a street race in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, ahead of their veterans race Sunday.  - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 01.11.2024
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From 1961 to 1993, Formula 1 races were held at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, according to the press service of the company governing the circuit. In September, South African Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, met with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to discuss the resumption of races in the African country.
Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, located in the northern part of South Africa, will obtain accreditation from the International Automobile Federation for organizing the Formula 1 championship, the press service of Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Center said. The decision will open up the opportunity to arrange Formula 1 races in Africa.

"The iconic Kyalami has taken proactive steps by engaging the services of Apex Circuit Design to prepare a roadmap for FIA Grade 1 accreditation, a requirement to host a modern Formula 1 event," the press service noted.

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