THE SECOND COMING

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One of the most thought-provoking statements the new CEO of Formula One Stefano Domenicali has made since assuming office in January 2021 has been the announcement that there “will be an F1 race in Africa within the next five years”.

That unequivocal pronouncement led to speculation as to whether this meant a return to Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, the premier motorsport facility on the African continent, or whether one of the other fast-emerging countries in Africa would be vying for the national prestige that comes with staging a global event like an FIA-sanctioned Grand Prix.

Ever since the last Grand Prix was held here in 1993, there has been much talk of another South African Grand Prix and several possible venues have been touted. Perhaps the most intriguing from a tourist-showcase