Former Formula 1 world champion Jody Scheckter has explained just how close Formula 1 came to approving a contract for a new Grand Prix in South Africa. F1 hasn’t raced at Kyalami since 1993 when Alain Prost dominated all weekend and secured a pole position, fastest lap and race win for Williams. Speaking on the Formula For Success Podcast, Jody Scheckter was sharing what he heard about the prospect of F1 returning to South Africa. The F1 calendar seems to be rapidly changing, with the FIA announcing that the paddock will be heading to Madrid in 2026. It raises questions about the future of th…