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Sports department releases document calling for F1 bidders

JOHANNESBURG - Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has invited bids from parties interested in bringing a Formula One race back to South Africa from 2026-27 and beyond.

The Ministry set up a Bid Steering Committee, tasked with managing SA's F1 bid process, back in December 2024.

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They have now put out a document that provides detailed terms of reference, including minimum requirements and expectations for interested parties.

The Request For Expression of Interest document is publicly available for download on the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture's website.

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