WILL F1 RETURN TO AFRICA?

Formula 1 could be on the verge of returning to Africa.

It’s long been the dream of the sport's first and only Black driver, Lewis Hamilton. He’s been a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in F1.

After more than a 30-year hiatus, F1 could race on African soil again by 2027, with a number of locations now competing to host the event. Cape Town’s proposed street circuit and the historic Kyalami track near Johannesburg are both under consideration. Morocco and Rwanda are also exploring the possibility of building new circuits in Marrakesh and Kigali, respectively.

Africa’s growing motorsport ambitions are clear, but this is about much more than just hosting a race. Hamilton has emphasised the importance of building a lasting motorsport culture across the continent, investing in grassroots programmes and developing young African talent that could one day compete in F1. Right now, there are no African drivers on the grid, but a Grand Prix in Africa could change that.