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Lewis Hamilton Wants Grand Prix in Africa Before Retiring
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton urges faster completion of Kyalami upgrades to bring Formula 1 back to Africa after a 33-year absence.
- On Thursday, Lewis Hamilton renewed calls for a Formula 1 grand prix in Africa, saying he does not want to retire from F1 without having raced there.
- Historically, the Kyalami circuit last hosted an F1 race in 1993, won by Alain Prost, before plans for upgrades to regain grade one status gained FIA approval.
- Kyalami currently stands out as the most viable venue after rival bids from two South Africa sites and Rwanda faded, though Hamilton urges faster completion than the FIA’s three-year timeline.
- Hamilton highlighted specific countries, saying Kenya is unlikely to host while Rwanda was `spectacular` but would not be ready until at least 2029 amid regional military tension.
- Speaking to stakeholders, Hamilton said he has been working with them for years and questioned why Africa remains excluded, framing the push as overdue.
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Lewis Hamilton, as an active driver, wants to experience a Grand Prix in Africa. When that should be, is in the stars. The only black Formula 1 driver formulates a declaration of love.
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