5 Feb 2026, 00:14 UTC · By: Ed Spencer // South Africa's hopes of joining the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 have taken a severe blow after Gayton McKenzie admitted the race couldn't take place next year.

South Africa's sports minister, Gayton McKenzie, has admitted the South African Grand Prix won't take place in 2027, despite continued efforts to bring the sport back to the country. In recent years, ...

South Africa is actively negotiating with at least six private firms to fund a bid to bring the Formula One (F1) Grand Prix back to African soil. The push is led by Sports, Arts and Culture Minister ...

South Africa is in discussions with at least six private companies to secure funding aimed at bringing Formula 1 Grand Prix racing back to the country. ・South Africa is engaging private companies to ...