South Africa's First F1 Race In 30 Years Falls To Pieces As Spa Lives On Another Year
We’ve spoken directly to sources at Kyalami, who stated that it was essential that tickets be affordable to the average South African. We can’t confirm this was a factor, but it was one of the main talking points since this ordeal started. At one point, we heard rumors about R5,000 per ticket, roughly $300.
There were reports thereafter that they would be made much more affordable, but it is now understood that this hinged on the attendance of more than 100,000 people. Anyone who has been to Kyalami will tell you it cannot host this many people, especially once the teams’ motorhomes and hospitality suites are in place – the location of which would be another logistical nightmare.
All is not lost, however. According to the rumor mill, a new group is tackling the project, partially funded by a Miami-based company. Talks have reportedly already started, but we’ll believe it when we see an official press release from the FIA.
In the meantime, the Belgian Grand Prix, which was in danger of being replaced by Kyalami, has been confirmed for 2023.
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