Formula One bosses are reportedly working to finalise a deal that would see South Africa feature on the calendar in 2023.
It is understood that F1 President and CEO, Stefano Domenicali arrived in South Africa on Monday to attend meetings with stakeholders about holding a Grand Prix next year.
Sources say that no final agreement has been reached, but the plan is still to have a South African Grand Prix next year.
South Africa last appeared on the Formula One calendar back in 1993 and is currently the only continent – apart from Antarctica – that is not present on the current lineup.
Although very few details are available at this point, rumours suggest the race will be held at the Kyalami circuit near Johannesburg.
The Circuit is 4.529 km in length and is located in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, just north of Johannesburg.
Speaking about its potential return, Lewis Hamilton said: “The place that I really feel is dear to my heart and most important to get a race back is in South Africa.
“There is a great following out there and I think it would be great to be able to highlight just how beautiful the motherland is.”
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