The Long, Expensive Race to Bring F1 Back to Africa

The Long, Expensive Race to Bring F1 Back to Africa

It’s been more than 30 years since the last race on the continent.

Inside incredible plans for new F1 track around World Cup stadium

PLANS for Formula One to return to South Africa for the first time in more than three decades are nearing a decisive decision. F1 fans have long wanted the motorsport to return to Africa, with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton one of the most vocal supporters of the move. Cape Town F1 race bidders have released their latest plans for a new street trackTILKE The new plans will see it run along the waterfront and past a World Cup Stadium Th…

Cape Town Formula 1 Street Circuit Bid Builds Momentum

South Africa is making a serious push to bring Formula 1 back to the continent, with hopes of hosting a Grand Prix as early as 2027 or 2028. Two early contenders to host the event have emerged with the Cape Town-based street circuit seems to be gaining momentum over the established and historic Kyalami Grand Prix circuit. The South African F1 Bid Steering Committee confirmed it had received three formal bids by the March 18 deadline. These are c…

African F1 grand prix takes new course as official deadline looms

Proposals for a Formula 1 return to South Africa have taken a new turn, with it appearing to be a battle between Kyalami and Cape Town for the host destination of an F1 race.

South Africa has revised all its plans and is proposing a spectacular Grand Prix on a street circuit between land and sea, aiming to revive the energy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Formula 1 News: Cape Town wants to host South African GP

Cape Town hired Tilke to design their proposed F1 circuit, and the result is a layout that will provide near-zero passing opportunities. Contrary to previous proposals, the latest design would … Read More The post Formula 1 News: Cape Town wants to host South African GP (4th Update) appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.