Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie announces release of the Request for Expression of Interest for South Africa’s Formula 1 bid

Kyalami and Cape Town are potential venues being considered to host the Formula 1 race, and these two locations emerged as the top contenders in the selection process.

January 27, 2025

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Members of the Bid Steering Committee announced by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie in December last year.

The Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture is proud to announce the release of the Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) by the Bid Steering Committee for parties interested in participating in South Africa’s bid to host a Formula One (F1) Grand Prix in 2026/27 and beyond.

Kyalami and Cape Town are potential venues being considered to host the Formula 1 race, and these two locations emerged as the top contenders in the selection process.

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Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie announces the release of the Request for Expression of Interest by the Bid Steering Committee for SA’s F1 bid. Photos: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture page.

The Bid Steering Committee, appointed by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie in December last year, was tasked with managing and guiding South Africa’s F1 bid process.

This committee is composed of a diverse group of experts from key sectors working on a volunteer basis. They are united in their goal of positioning South Africa as a premier candidate to host this iconic global motorsport event.

The RFEOI document provides detailed terms of reference, including the minimum requirements and expectations for interested parties.

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This ensures a transparent, competitive, and compliant process aligned with F1’s global standards.

McKenzie highlighted this milestone’s significance, stating that it marks an exciting step in their journey to bring Formula 1 to South Africa.

“The release of the RFEOI demonstrates our commitment to an open, inclusive and competitive process, showcasing South Africa’s ability to host a world-class motorsport event and our broader ambitions for economic growth and global recognition,” said McKenzie.

The Ministry encourages all eligible and interested stakeholders to engage with the RFEOI and bid for this opportunity to contribute to South Africa’s potential hosting of this prestigious event.

The RFEOI document is publicly available for download on the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture’s official website under the title ‘What’s New”’

The deadline for submissions is January 31 and submissions must be sent via email to bid@saf1bsc.com