Formula 1 Puts the Brakes on South African GP Return as Belgium Gets Nod Ahead of Kyalami

• South Africa's hopes of hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Kyalami racing circuit next year have been dashed
• Several reports suggest that the announcement of the Belgium GP on the 2023 race calendar snuffs out South Africa as a new entry to the schedule
• Formula 1's owners Liberty Media and the consortium hoping to bring the sport to South Africa couldn't find common ground on issues for the race to take place

South Africa will not host its first Formula 1 Grand Prix since 1993 after negotiations broke down between the consortium hoping to bring the race here and F1 owners Liberty Media.

According to RacingNews365.com, the South African Grand Prix (Pty) Ltd promoter was told that the race wouldn't take place in 2023.

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The lack of funding from the government was a major stumbling block to securing the race at the Kyalami circuit next year. In addition, the facility needs upgrades to meet the FIA's requirements to stage an F1 race.

According to sports journalist Carl Lewis, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, stated that the sport wants to stage a race on the African continent, with South Africa as the most likely location.

Due to South Africa missing out on hosting the race next year, the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps remains on the calendar in 2023, reports TimesLive.

Porsche shows off new GT3 RS with massive rear wing and DRS, costs R4.1 million and arrives in 2021

Briefly News reported that the ultimate naturally-aspirated engine-powered Porsche has broken cover, and the GT3 RS produces 386kW.

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The GT3 RS is the first production model from Zuffenhausen to be fitted with a drag reduction system.

The huge adjustable rear wing provides 409kg of total downforce at 200 km/h and incorporates elements from the Porsche 911 GT3 R racing car.

The engine is Porsche's most powerful production naturally-aspirated unit, with the 4.0-litre six-cylinder power plant mated to a seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).

In acceleration, the GT3 RS races from zero to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 296 km/h. It is from a starting price of R4 153 000 and is due in South Africa in early 2023.

Source: Briefly News