“Formula 1 already has a history in South Africa, so that would be a great addition to the Formula 1 calendar." There have been 30 drivers from the continent to enter an F1 grand prix. South ...

South Africa-born racer, Desiré Wilson, is the first female driver to win a race in Formula One machinery. She won the 1980 British Aurora F1 series and later won at Monza and Silverstone.

David Coulthard, a former Formula One driver, drives the Red Bull RB7 through the streets of the Sandton CBD as part of the Red Bull Showrun in Johannesburg, South Africa in Octover 2024 [Ihsaan ...

The last South African Grand Prix came in 1993 ... Former Red Bull driver David Coulthard drives a modern F1 car at Kyalami. Former Red Bull driver David Coulthard drives a modern F1 car at ...

such as South Africa. In recent years many key figures in F1 have pushed for the sport’s return to Africa, including driver Lewis Hamilton. With this step, that goal is closer to becoming reality.

South Africa's bid to host F1 can count on the support of seven-time ... Lauda in 1982 against a racing "super-license" restricting drivers' contractual freedom. The Kyalami circuit is certified ...

His focus is on F1, NASCAR, and the technology behind the ... A beloved figure in South African motorsport, Willie Hepburn, has passed away at the age of 82. Hepburn's death was of natural causes ...

The continent is the major omission on a record 24-race calendar and last hosted a grand prix at South Africa's Kyalami circuit in 1993.