Facts have begun to emerge about a Soweto South African Grand Prix bid after rumours around such an event in recent weeks. South African entrepreneur Bobby Hartslief, the man responsible for saving the South African Formula 1 Grand Prix in the early 1980s, has confirmed that he is instructed to put together a new bid for Formula1's return to the country. The event is proposed on a new street circuit to be constructed at the Nasrec showgrounds adjacent to Soweto, south of Johannesburg. “Yes, I have been approached to offer advice and comment on the concept of a Soweto South African Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Nasrec showgrounds,” Hartslief confirmed on Friday. “A group of influential...
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