The track was originally built in 1961, but there have been significant changes to the layout since new owners, Porsche SA, purchased the track for around 20 million Dollars on auction. And whilst my excitement towards F1’s imminent return to Kyalami, I thought I’d jump on my simulator, and take you on a lap around the iconic Kyalami circuit. As a direct result of Microsoft Game Pass, I landed up giving ACC (Assetto Corsa Competizione) a free trial and then a purchase toward the end of last year, and a DLC this morning. How does this tie into gaming? Well, I’m glad you asked.

It has been way too many years since the African continent last hosted a roaring Formula 1 car, and I can already picture being trackside, tucking into a boerie as I cheer on Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc! It won’t matter who wins on track because I feel South Africans have already won.īoy, I’m super stoked for the country and proud of all the behind-the-scenes work to secure this. With innovative turbo flat engines, an advanced chassis with an even greater spread between performance and comfort it is exceedingly well-equipped for this. In 2015, the new generation arrived to further extend this lead. Formula 1 fans in South Africa are rejoicing as the rumour mill points to a possible 5-year sponsorship deal by a global company, securing a return to Kyalami for the 2023 season of the FIA F1 World Championship. Porsche 911 Carrera S - The 911 has been the worlds best-selling sports car for decades.

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