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Former-South African Grand Prix venue Kyalami has been given a Grade 2 certification from motorsport's governing body.
The circuit has undergone a dramatic transformation since being purchased at auction by Porsche South Africa in 2014.
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Among the upgrades are a new 2770 square metre pit building and conference centre, an 18,000 square metre Dynamic Driver Training Area featuring a powerful irrigation system, and a 1.1 kilometre dynamic handling circuit.
"The track looked amazing and the attention to detail during the total refurbishment is second to none. I therefore have no hesitation in recommending that a Grade 2 circuit license is issued for the track," FIA Formula One Safety Delegate Charlie Whiting wrote in his track report.
Grade 2 certification means that the track is approved to host any international category besides Formula One, although F1 testing can take place at the circuit.
Opened in 1961, Kyalami last hosted an F1 Grand Prix in 1993. The first event to be held at the circuit following it's renovation will be the 'Motorsport Festival' between October 21-23.
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