Kyalami GP
Flow through the sweeping, high-altitude corners of this South African motorsport jewel.
Track Intelligence
Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit sits at a remarkably high altitude (over 1,500 meters above sea level), which physically starves naturally aspirated engines of horsepower and significantly reduces the effectiveness of aerodynamic downforce. The track layout is beautifully flowing, with wide, sweeping corners that blend directly into one another, requiring a highly balanced chassis over pure straight-line speed.
The steep, downhill "Mineshaft" corner requires huge bravery, plunging the car downwards before forcing heavy braking into a tight section. A successful lap requires drivers to look far ahead, utilizing a smooth, highly linked cornering technique where the exit of one corner purposefully compromises the entry of the next to maximize overall flow.