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Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit upgrade, South Africa

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22nd August 2025

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit upgrade.

Location
Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Motor racing circuit Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.

Project Description
The 4.522 km Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit has Federation International de l’Automobile (FIA) Grade 2 certification.

The FIA has accepted final design proposals to upgrade the circuit to Grade 1 status – the highest international standard required to host Formula 1 events.

The proposed FIA Grade 1 upgrade requires no change to the circuit layout and will focus instead on enhancing run-off areas, barrier systems, debris fencing, kerbs and drainage.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
The project will cost between $5-million and $10-million.

Planned Start/End Date
The FIA plan approval grants Kyalami a three-year period to complete the intended Grade 1 upgrades.

Work will initially be conducted during periods that will not disrupt events.

Further work will then be conducted pending South Africa’s securing a spot on the F1 calendar and Kyalami being selected as the preferred hosting venue.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Apex Circuit Design (upgrade design).

Contact Details for Project Information
Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, tel +27 11 466 0204.
 

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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