F1: 2024 South African Grand Prix Plans Collapse Due To Political Barrier

Formula 1 has determined to close down the prospect of reviving the South African Grand Prix in 2024, following rumors {that a} race within the African nation can be added to the calendar subsequent yr.

The determination is because of South Africa’s alleged political alignment with Russia, in accordance to RacingNews365.

F1 has beforehand canceled the Russian Grand Prix instantly following the nation’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

South Africa as soon as held the Formula 1 race from 1962 to 1993, aside from 1964, and a short break from 1986 to 1991 as a result of apartheid.

Formula 1 nonetheless needs to carry a Grand Prix in Africa utilizing various race venues.

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Lewis Hamilton Wants To Race in Africa

During an interview on the Miami Grand Prix final month, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton expressed that racing in Africa is a giant dream for him in his storied profession.

The seven-time world champion acknowledges that he has a giant following within the continent and is pushing as exhausting as he can within the background to make the race occur.

Hamilton is the primary and, thus far, solely Black Formula 1 driver within the sport’s historical past.

The Mercedes driver can be essentially the most profitable, holding the document for many wins, pole positions, and podium finishes, amongst others, and is tied with Michael Schumacher for essentially the most world championships with seven.

The quick Kyalami, Grand Prix Circuit, hosted many of the South African race’s editions, with 21, together with the ultimate one in 1993.

Canceling the proposed South African Grand Prix means the well-known Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps will stay in 2024.

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