In Formula 1, they hoped to include the South African Grand Prix on next year’s calendar, but the parties involved in this project were unable to reach an agreement, but local organizers are confident it will still be possible in 2024. will be possible to implement it.
Anton Roux, head of the national motorsport federation MSA, confirmed in an interview with the South African edition of News24 Sport: “The reason why the Formula 1 race will not take place in 2023 is due to the fact that the local promoter is not was able to provide financial guarantees.
This problematic situation is not the fault of the FIA, Formula 1, MSA or the government, but only because the local promoter failed. Now we need to replace the local promoter. But I’m pretty sure our race will be included in the 2924 calendar.”
The local promoter Ru mentioned is South Africa Grand Prix Ltd, run by Warren Scheckter, cousin of 1979 World Champion Jody Scheckter.
Scheckter declined to comment on this statement, citing that he was unable to reveal the details of the negotiation process.
Source: F1 News
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