F1's bid to return to Africa boosted by Kyalami Grade 1 upgrade approval
Over the next three years, Kyalami will be upgraded to Grade 1 standards, making it eligible to host a Formula 1 race
Ben Edwards had been commentating for the British Touring Car Championship for nearly 10 years when he got the call from the BBC in November 2011. He’s now the lead commentator for the BBC’s F1 coverage in 2012 and we decided to pick his brains about what it’s like behind the microphone, next to David Coulthard, and what he thinks of the season so far. We’ve asked him plenty of your questions so enjoy… As always, let us know what you think.
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Over the next three years, Kyalami will be upgraded to Grade 1 standards, making it eligible to host a Formula 1 race
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