Africa, F1

Rwanda and South Africa race to bring F1 back to Africa
Rwanda and South Africa hope to host an African grand prix for the first time since 1993, but several expensive obstacles stand in their way.
South Africa in talks with Red Bull to raise R920m for SA F1 GP
South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has reportedly turned to Red Bull and Heineken to raise the capital needed to bring Formula 1 back to the African continent by “fire or by force”. Formula 1 last raced in Africa in 1993 when Alain Prost beat Ayrton Senna by 79 seconds to win at Kyalami,
Opinion – South Africa Exposes F1’s Biggest Problem
Formula One (F1) has truly entered the modern era, but it is sleepwalking into a big problem that could come to haunt it  writes Callum Davis. Since Liberty Media took over the series, Formula One has reached places it never has before.
The Race To Bring The Formula 1 Grand Prix Back To Africa
As F1 confirms the Dutch Grand Prix’s removal after 2026, South Africa and Rwanda are racing to finalize their bids for a potential 2027 African Grand Prix comeback.
Deadline for South Africa F1 bid extended
The deadline for submission has been extended to 18 March 2025.
This time for Africa: South Africa aims to host F1 race in 2027
South Africa plans to raise $50 million to help fund a bid to host a Formula 1 race, the country’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie said in an interview. McKenzie said there has been discussions with the Formula 1 organisers during the week,
Lewis Hamilton to finally get F1 wish after 'pushing in background' to end 32-year wait
Lewis Hamilton has been advocating for a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Africa for years, and it looks like he's soon going to get ...
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Lewis Hamilton’s dream F1 race aims to raise $50m for 2027 bid
South Africa continues to push for a potential F1 race, and as part of its latest efforts, it plans to raise $50m. Seven-time ...
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Cape Town organisers pitch all new F1 street race in Africa
South Africa continues to be an interesting proposition for Formula 1, and a race in Cape Town has emerged as the latest possibility to hold a race in the African continent. South Africa itself hasn't ...
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South Africa Extends Submission Deadline for Formula 1 Grand Prix Bid
The Ministry of Sport, Arts, and Culture, in partnership with the Formula 1 Bid Steering Committee (BSC), has extended the ...
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South Africa: F1 Bid Steering Committee Welcomes Deadline Extension for Bid Process
The F1 Bid Steering Committee has welcomed the announcement by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, that the submission deadline has been extended for the Request for Expression ...
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Major update emerges on F1 RETURN to Africa
There has been a significant development regarding the potential of Formula 1 making a sensational return to Africa . It has ...
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Deadline for South Africa's Formula 1 Grand Prix Submission Extended
We are excited and encouraged by the responses and interest shown so far and are confident that the process will result in a compelling proposal for F1 to consider,” Lethoko added.
Cape Town's street circuit or Kyalami's legacy: which will win South Africa’s Formula 1 bid?
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie’s support for the Kyalami racing circuit has raised questions, ...