South Africa appoints committee for future F1 race

The South African government has appointed an F1 Bid Steering Committee tasked with "finding potential organisers" for a future F1 race in the country. The committee is looking for "reputable promoters capable of hosting an annual race on a 10-year term, starting in 2026 and 2027," with the latter being considered a "much more realistic start date given F1's calendar congestion." The search is looking for "an 'iconic destination location' close to a major city," emphasizing public transport options and "renewable energy to meet F1's sustainability criteria." The destination would need the ability to host "up to 125,000 spectators per day." Interested parties are "asked to submit their bid before the end of the month," after which point the committee will "formulate a shortlist" (MOTORSPORT, 1/20).