Attempts to revive the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami have been abandoned according to reports.
A return to Kyalami for the first time since 1993 has been heavily mooted in recent years, with Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei prematurely declaring a race on the African continent for the current season.
But original talks between F1 and then-promoter Warren Scheckter broke down over the financial details involved in the deal.
A new promoter, by way of 777 – a sports investment company based in Miami which is best known for its business ventures in soccer – and led by Adam Brown, who also promotes the Kyalami 9 Hour race, had rekindled hope of adding South Africa to the calendar.
The events hopes were boosted by the backing of seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and his push for F1 to return to Africa.
F1 would not comment on the rumours, but the decision will likely provide Spa-Francorchamps a reprieve and see the Belgian Grand Prix remain on the calendar for at least another year. racingnews365.com
