Kyalami has started the upgrades required for the circuit to achieve an FIA Grade 1 license and bring the South African Grand Prix back to the track for the first time in over 30 years.

Formula 1 could be a step closer to holding a race in Africa as the owner of the Kyalami circuit in South Africa says the sport’s governing body has approved upgrades to the track.

A statement from the circuit said that the FIA had “accepted final design proposals” for work which would upgrade Kyalami from the FIA’s Grade 2 to the Grade 1 status required for F1.

It added that Kyalami has been given three years to complete the upgrades and that “selected works” will be carried out only once Kyalami has been selected to host F1. “Today, we turn the page to a ...

A statement from the circuit said that the FIA had “accepted final design proposals” for work which would upgrade Kyalami from the FIA’s Grade 2 to the Grade 1 status required for F1.

By the mid-1970s, Kyalami had gained recognition as one of the best Grand Prix circuits in the world, hosting a total of 21 F1 Grand Prix races. The Kyalami Nine-Hour became a favourite race in ...